Select the data type for the field. It can be one of the following types:
Currency: This format is used for dollar amounts. A $ symbol is automatically inserted.
Date: If the date format is selected for the data type, a calendar icon (
) appears next to the field. A user can select the date from the calendar or type the date in mm/dd/yyyy format.
Decimal: This format is used for decimal value entries.
Whole Number: This format is used for whole number values (no decimal places).
Lookup: This format is used to define values that can be selected from a dropdown list. The user can then select one item from the dropdown list when entering values in Additional fields for a valuation.
When you select Lookup as the data type the following fields appear:
Enter a value in the field option (English or French) and click Add. Repeat for the additional values. As you enter them, they are shown in a table:
Multi-lookup: This format is used to define multiple values that can be selected. The user can then select multiple items when entering values in Additional fields for a valuation.
When you select Multi-Lookup as the data type the following fields appear:
Enter a value in the field option (English or French) and click Add. Repeat for the additional values. As you enter them, they are shown in a table:
String: This format is used for strings of alphanumeric characters.