Add a custom data field

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1. From the navigation bar, click Enterprise>Configuration>Custom Fields.

   The Custom Data Fields page opens.

   

   The Custom Data Fields page lists the custom fields that are available in SilkRoad Learning. On this page, you can:

   • Search for custom fields
   • View properties for existing custom fields
   • Add custom fields
   • Delete custom fields
2. Click Add.

   The Custom Data Field Properties page opens.

   

   On the Custom Data Field Properties page, you create a custom data field and define its properties.

   Fields

   Field Title: Type a unique name for the custom field. Create a name that can easily be identified as part of the group name and property sheet where the custom field will be located. This is important if you plan to use the SilkRoad Learning Data Import Utility to populate custom fields in your database or create any custom report that uses this field.

   Reference: Type a reference for this item to make it easier to find in searches.

   Table: Select a table where the field is to appear.

   Field Type: Select a field type:

   • Boolean
   • Date
   • List
   • Multi Select
   • Memo
   • Text

   Group Name: Type a group name.

   Active: Select this check box so that the custom data field appears on the property page.

   Display Order: Type a number to determine the order of appearance on the property page. Use a numbering scheme that will allow you to modify the field order in future. For example, use 101-199 for the first group of custom fields, 201-299 for the second group of custom fields, and so on.

3. Name the field and create a reference. A reference makes the field easier to find in searches.
4. Select the table where the field will appear.
5. Select the field type. Options:
   • Boolean
   • Date
   • List
   • Multi Select
   • Memo
   • Text
6. (Optional) Enter a group name. A group name replaces the Custom Data Fields label on the property page.
7. Leave the Active check box selected so that the custom field appears on the selected table's property page.
8. If you have more than one custom field for a table, select a display order. This controls the order in which custom fields appear on the property page.
9. Click Add.