Add a demographic data field

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1. From the navigation bar, click Enterprise>Configuration>Demographics.

   The Demographics page opens.

   

   The Demographics page lists the demographic data fields that are available in SilkRoad Learning. On this page, you can:

   • View properties for existing demographic data fields
   • Add demographic data fields
   • Delete demographic data fields
2. Click Add.

   The Demographic Properties page opens.

   

   On the Demographic Properties page, you create a demographic data field and define its properties.

   Fields

   Field Title: Type a unique name for the field.

   Grouping: Type a group name for the field.

   Required: Select this check box if users must enter data in this field to proceed.

   Order: Type a number to determine the order of appearance in the property sheet.

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

   Demographic Type: Select one of the following types:

   • Custom: Data is stored in the profile.
   • Linked: Data populates in SilkRoad Learning. Select the field to link to.

   Field Type (if Demographic Type is Custom): Select one of the following:

   • Text Field: Custom field is a text field where a user can enter text.
   • List: Custom field is list field. In the Choices section, click Add to create a choice and specify its sequence order.
   • Boolean: Custom field is a boolean field.
3. Enter a name for the field.
4. (Optional) Enter a group name. A group name replaces the Demographics label on the student profile
5. Select the Required check box to make this field required (users must complete it) or leave unselected if not required.
6. Specify the order of appearance in the Demographics section on the student profile.
7. Enter a reference. A reference is often a shortened version of the field name.
8. Select a demographic type. Options:
   • Custom: Data is stored in the profile.
   • Linked: Data populates in SilkRoad Learning. Select the field to link to.
9. Select a field type. Options:
   • Text Field
   • List
   • Boolean.
10. Click Add.