Change table field attributes in the data dictionary

You can work with any table’s data dictionary record of fields and tags. You can change field attributes such as the caption that appears for fields in browse windows. You can also specify whether a field allows uppercase or mixed-case entry.

When you customize windows, you create groups that can see the customizations. The default group is EVERYONE. For more information about window customization, see the **.

To change table field attributes

1. Open the Data Dictionary (DICT) page.

   1. Select Utilities > Maintenance> Data Dictionary.

   Or

   2. Search for DICT or Data Dictionary in the Navigation box and then select Data Dictionary.

   Data Dictionary (DICT) page appears.

2. On the Toolbar, click Browse.

   The Browse For Data Dictionary window appears.

3. Select the row that contains the required table or group, and click Select.

   Or, double-click the row that contains the required table or group.

   Else, click Cancel to exit from the Browse For Data Dictionary window.

4. Click the Fields tab.

5. In the grid, under the Field Name column, select a field name.

6. Make the necessary changes.

7. To change the heading that appears in browse windows for this field, type it in the Caption field.

8. To change the field’s description, type it in the Description field.

9. To change the placement of this field in browse windows, enter the new placement number in the Browse Order field.

10. In the Case list, select whether this field can contain mixed case or uppercase entries.

    If you set up the company to accept only uppercase entry, changing this value toMixed has no effect.

11. To add an extra description of the field, type it in the Memo field.

12. On the Toolbar, click Save to save your changes.

    Or, click Cancel to discard your changes.

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