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This article applies to version 4.13 of IFS OI Explorer. Note, some screenshots on this page may be of earlier versions. For the latest help, see Fields<\/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