Custom Codes

Key Info
Purpose:	Configure the lists of possible answers for the associated custom fields.
Related Module(s):	Multiple
Accessed From:	Maintenance > Basic > Custom Codes
Window(s):	Custom Codes
Dependencies:	Custom Fields

Custom Codes Window

[Accessed from Maintenance > Basic > Custom Codes]

Custom fields are user-defined fields to display in various parts of axiUm. These fields can be configured to display as a drop-down list of available answers.

The Custom Codes window allows you to manage the custom code list for these types of Custom Fields.

Custom Codes - Field Definitions

Field	Description
Type	A drop-down list that indicates which configured Custom Field has been selected. Note: Only custom fields that have the Validate using Custom Code table checkbox selected display in the list.
Inactive	A checkbox that, when selected, indicates the field is inactive and not in use.
Code	A text field that indicates the code that identifies the response. Tip: Entries in the list are displayed alphabetically using this field.
Default	A checkbox that, when selected, indicates this code is the default answer and is populated automatically.
Description	A text field that displays the response / answer.

Custom Codes - Tasks

Task	Procedure
Add Custom Codes	Click the Clear Data () icon. Complete the fields as necessary and click the Add a new Record () icon.
Edit Custom Codes	Select a listed entry. Make any necessary changes and click the Modify Record () icon.
Delete Custom Codes	Select a listed entry and click the Delete Record () icon. When prompted, click Yes to confirm the deletion.
Preview/Print Report	(Optional) To preview the Custom Codes report, click the Preview Report () icon. To print the Custom Codes report, click the Print Report () icon. Note: The Custom Codes report uses the custcode.rpt file.