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This article applies to version 4.17 and later of IFS OI Explorer. Note, some screenshots on this page may be of earlier versions. For help on earlier versions, see Release History<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fields are the properties that appear in an entry, and this means they are in the entries table and in the entry dialog. Fields must be assigned to a Form and the same field (such as Category) can be assigned to many Forms. Fields are created independently of a Form.<\/p>\n

Related: Workbooks<\/a>, Entry Dialog<\/a>, Forms<\/a><\/p>\n

Some fields are configured by default, and some of the preconfigured fields are reserved for system use.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Add a New Field<\/h2>\n

To add a new field:<\/p>\n

1. Open IFS OI Server Management and click the Entries Admin\u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/b>\u00a0icon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

2. Click Fields<\/b><\/span>.<\/p>\n

3. Click Add Field<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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4. In the Field Details section, enter a unique Name<\/strong> that does not contain any reserved characters.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Related: Reserved Characters & Keywords<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Enter a Display Name<\/strong> - this is the name of the field that you will see in tables and dialogs and wherever users need to specify a field, such as in filters. This does not need to be unique, but is required. You can also optionally provide a Description.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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6. Next, select a Data Type<\/strong><\/a> from the list.<\/p>\n

7. If required, select Is Searchable<\/strong> to allow:<\/p>\n