Custom Data Field Type
This is the type of data input the field will allow.
The following options are available:
| Field Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Code Lookup |
Contains a user-defined list of acceptable data input values (codes). Once you have created the code lookup field in the Create Custom Data Field modal, you will then define each code and its corresponding description in the data dictionary. Valid values include blanks, special characters, letters, or numbers. |
|
Date |
Contains only calendar dates in the MM/DD/YYYY format. |
|
Decimal |
Contains only numeric data. Valid values include positive numbers, negative numbers, and null values, which indicate that no data is present. |
|
Integer |
Contains only numeric data. Valid values include whole positive numbers, whole negative numbers, or null values, which indicate that no data is present. You can also use custom integer fields to store the results of calculations using a custom process target. |
| String | Contains free-form alphanumeric data. Valid values for a string include blanks, special characters, letters, or numbers. |