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A Field Name is required for all site records. To keep the Field Name spelling consistent throughout the database, these names are kept in Field Editor.
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''All sites must have a regulatory field assigned to them. This process allows you to manage the fields and codes by state.''
 
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◄ [[Site]]
 
◄ [[Site]]
  
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Click on the Site heading from the main menu list at the top of every display and then click on Field Editor.
 
  
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The following panel will appear where Field Names can be added, edited or removed.  
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[[File:FieldEditorX3.png|right|border|500px]]
  
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[[File:Field editor add.png|Field editor add.png]]
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==== Where can I find it? ====
  
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Clicking the Add button will bring you to the add new field window.  
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You can find this process on the main menu under Site | Field Editor or by using the screen search at the top of the screen.
  
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[[File:Add New Field.png]][[File:Editing Existing Field.png]]
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==== How do I use it? ====
  
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Clicking and existing entry then selecting Edit will bring up a similar window allowing for edits. Click Add to save this setup.
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When the field editor screen is displayed it will list all of the currently defined fields. You may add, edit, and/or remove fields and their codes by using the buttons at the top of the screen. You may also click the column headers to sort by any of the columns.
  
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Enter the desired Field Name, the state where the Field resides and any unique agency assigned code for that field. Depending upon the situation, Codes may be optional.
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==== Adding a field ====
  
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When you have entered all of the desired Field names, you will get a listing by State, Assigned Code, and Field Name.  
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*Click the button labeled 'Add' at the top of the screen to open the Add Field popup window.
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*Specify the name of the field, the regulatory code if needed and select the state the field is in from the dropdown.
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*Click the button labeled 'Add' at the bottom of the popup window to add the field.
  
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Clicking on any of these headings will alphabetize the listing based on which item you click on.
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==== Editing an existing field ====
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A second method for entering Field Names exists in Site Maintenance on the [[General]] tab.
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*Select the field you wish to edit and click the button labeled 'Edit' at the top of the screen to open the popup edit window.
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*Make the necessary changes to the name or code. The state may not be changed.
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*Click the button labeled 'Save Changes' in the popup window to save your changes.
  
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==== Remove an existing field ====
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*Select the field you wish to remove and click the button labeled 'Remove' at the top of the screen.
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*Click 'Yes' in the removal confirmation dialog that is displayed.
  
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When creating a Site record and a name is not in the Field list, click on the search icon next to the Field data item.
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==== Usage Notes ====
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:The name of the field must be unique within a state.
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Select from the list of existing Field names or click " Jump to Field Editor" at the bottom of the display.  
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:Field codes should be assigned based on the agency requirements
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:You may not remove a field record unless no sites are currently assigned that field.  
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The Field Editor module opens, allowing the creating of a new Field Name.
 
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When attempting to use a field name in any PRAMSPlus module, a warning will appear if a field name is entered incorrectly.
 
  
  
 
Copyright © {{CURRENTYEAR}} by PRAMS Plus LLC. All Rights Reserved.
 
Copyright © {{CURRENTYEAR}} by PRAMS Plus LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Latest revision as of 16:01, 3 June 2026

All sites must have a regulatory field assigned to them. This process allows you to manage the fields and codes by state.

◄ Site


FieldEditorX3.png

Where can I find it?

You can find this process on the main menu under Site | Field Editor or by using the screen search at the top of the screen.

How do I use it?

When the field editor screen is displayed it will list all of the currently defined fields. You may add, edit, and/or remove fields and their codes by using the buttons at the top of the screen. You may also click the column headers to sort by any of the columns.

Adding a field

  • Click the button labeled 'Add' at the top of the screen to open the Add Field popup window.
  • Specify the name of the field, the regulatory code if needed and select the state the field is in from the dropdown.
  • Click the button labeled 'Add' at the bottom of the popup window to add the field.

Editing an existing field

  • Select the field you wish to edit and click the button labeled 'Edit' at the top of the screen to open the popup edit window.
  • Make the necessary changes to the name or code. The state may not be changed.
  • Click the button labeled 'Save Changes' in the popup window to save your changes.

Remove an existing field

  • Select the field you wish to remove and click the button labeled 'Remove' at the top of the screen.
  • Click 'Yes' in the removal confirmation dialog that is displayed.

Usage Notes

The name of the field must be unique within a state.
Field codes should be assigned based on the agency requirements
You may not remove a field record unless no sites are currently assigned that field.


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