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   To define a value set:

1. Navigate to the Value Sets window.

2. Enter a unique name for this value set. See: Value Set Naming Conventions.

3. If you plan to use flexfield value security with any segments that use this value set, check the Security Available check box. Security does not apply to value sets of validation type None, Special, or Pair. See: Defining Security Rules.

4. Check the Enable Longlist check box if your value set should provide the Longlist feature, where a user must enter a partial segment value before the list of values retrieves all available values. You may not enable Longlist for a value set that has a validation type of None.

5. Enter the type of format you want to use for your segment values. Valid choices include: Char, Date, DateTime, Number, and Time.

6. Enter formatting information appropriate to your format type, including information such as whether your values should include numbers only and whether they must fall within a certain range.

7. Select your validation type: Independent, Dependent, Table, None (non-validated), Special, or Pair. See: Choosing a Validation Type for Your Value Set.

8. If you are creating a Dependent, Table, Special, or Pair value set, choose the Edit Information button to open the appropriate window. Enter any further information required for your validation type. See: Dependent Value Set Information Window, Validation Table Information Window, Special Validation Routines Window.

9. Save your changes.

See Also

Planning Values and Value Sets

Choosing Value Formats

Overview of Implementing Table-Validated Value Sets

Changing the Value Set of an Existing Flexfield Segment

Value Set Windows

Value Formats

Segment Values Window