Fields

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Through out IndustrySafe there are 8 types of data fields: date, time, number, currency, text, scrolling text, drop downs and searchable fields.

The following explains the basic function of each field type

Currency Field: Only numeric characters can be entered into currency fields. Currency fields usually default to zero and there is a $ to the left of the field. If a non-numeric character, including a coma, is entered the user will be notified via the invalid data message.

Date Field: Dates can be enter in either MM/DD/YYYY or M/D/YY format. If an invalid date is entered the user will be notified via the invalid data message.

Drop Downs Fields: Drop Down fields contain a predetermined list of values. Users can select one of the values in the list. System Administrators can edit Drop Down lists via the System Functions module.

Number Field: Only numeric characters can be entered into number fields. Number fields usually default to zero. If a non-numeric character is entered the user will be notified via the invalid data message.

Text Field: Users can enter any alphanumeric character into text fields. Typically text fields can accept up to 255 characters (including spaces). If more than the allow amount is entered the system will truncate the data to 255 characters.

Time Field: Time can be entered in standard 12-hour clock or military time. Users are required to enter a semi colon.

Scrolling Text Field: Users can enter any alphanumeric character into scrolling text fields. Typically text fields can accept up to 4000 characters (including spaces). If more than the allow amount is entered the system will truncate the data to 4000 characters.

Searchable Fields: Searchable fields are those that are shaded grey and have Search and Clear buttons to the right of the text box. To enter data into a searchable field the user selects the Search button. A new window will pop-up. Type the first few characters of the value s/he wishes to record and then select the Search button. The values that match the search criteria will appear. Select the desired value and select the Go Back button. The desired value will appear in the grey field. To clear out the field select the Clear button.