Viewing Fields

  1. From the Configuration console, select Build > Business Objects.
  2. Open a business object.
  3. The application opens the workspace for the selected business object.
  4. Select the Fields tab. The application displays a list of fields.
    FieldDescription
    Field NameA unique name without spaces or special characters.
    Display NameThe name that appears to users.
    TypeThe type, such as binary, Unicode text, text, integer, DateTime, short, and so on. See Form Field Types.
    UniqueAssigns a unique ID to a record. This ID is unique across all instances (records) in the business object table. This is the same as the unique index used in a Microsoft SQL database.

    Nullable

    Allows a NULL value to be entered in a field. Values are not enforced in this field, but when they are defined, they must be unique (even though Unique is not checked).

    Stored

    Stores field values in the database. When checkbox is cleared, it permits the field to be evaluated at runtime but not store its values.

    Hidden

    Does not show this field in the application. You cannot use this when creating a form. This option is typically activated by default and is of particular use in group and member business objects.

    Searched

    Makes this field searchable. For example, number fields often produce unexpected results when performing a text search. You can check this field to make your field search correctly. An example is the IncidentNumber field in the Incident business object.

    Full-text Indexed

    Enables full-text search indexing for the field. The application indexes unique words in the field and uses them for full-text and keyword search within the business object workspace. For optimal performance, it is recommended to enable this option for only a limited number of fields.

    Audited

    When selected, any changes to this field are audited in the audit stream.

    Clearing the Audited checkbox deletes all existing audit history. To retain this data, back up the audit history before disabling the audit flag.

    Validated

    Uses a validation list. Select a list from the dropdown list. The field must be marked as Unicode to be used as the pick list for a validated text field. Also, the data type between the stored field in the named validation list, and a validated field, must match.

    For example, if the named validation list is defined against a text field, but the user is attempting to use it for a number field, the validation does not work. You can also translate values from a validated pick list. If a field is validated and the field from where it is fetching data is marked Is Localizable, then select the Values link in the Validated section, and add the translated values for the supported languages.