User Defined Columns
· User can add new columns to the predefined tables like ItemMaster, LocationMaster etc.
· Depending upon the requirement, the user can add multiple columns in a single table and a single column in multiple tables. In this example, we add a column in ItemMaster to include the Item Status.
Step 1: Define Column
· Go to Utilities and then to User Defined Columns to add a new column to the existing table.
· Click on Add icon to define the new column.
· Fill in the fields in the tab. Select Table Name in the drop-down to which the user wants to add the column. In this example, select ItemMaster.
· Follow the chart below to add different fields.
Table Name | Name of the table for which the user-defined column is to be defined |
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Column Name | User Name for the Column (No Spaces) |
Column Description | The display name that the user wants to see in the UI for the column |
Column Length | Length of the text column |
Drop Down Values | Define Drop Down values |
Drop-Down Depends on Column | Define the column names on which the drop-down values depend |
Formula | Define Formula |
Column Color | Define column colour. The format is front colour; back colour. Give the colour name or RGB values |
· In this example, we give the Column name as Item Status and subsequent data type and length.
· Also give drop downs which will be selected while defining the column. Update it.
· User will be able to edit the column data and update it.
Step 2: View Result
· We should go to ItemMaster where we have added a new column.
· Go to Static in Menu Bar and then to Item. Click on Edit to enter values in the new column created.
· Since we have added two drop downs, ItemStatus can be selected among Ordered/Cancelled. Update it.
· The Updated ItemStatus will be seen in the ItemMaster table as shown below.