Setting Up Comment Categories
To set up comment categories, use the Comment Category Table component (CMNT_CATG_TBL).
This section discusses how to define comment category codes.
Page Name |
Definition Name |
Navigation |
Usage |
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Comment Categories |
CMNT_CATG_TABLE |
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Define categories that enable you to group comments for similar purposes. |
Access the Comment Categories page (
).This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Comment Categories page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.
![Comment Categories page](img/i6604892an-7431.png)
Category Details
Field or Control |
Description |
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Allow Any Term |
This appears only for the STRM administrative function. Select to allow any term to be selected in Variable Data rather than just the activated terms for the student. |
Administrative Function |
Enter the code for the administrative area with which this comment category is associated. Available function codes are from the Administrative Functions page. |
Comments |
Enter the default comment to use when this comment category is assigned to an individual. |
Changes Allowed |
Indicate whether users should be permitted to change the default comment associated with this comment category. The default value is Yes. You can override this value. Append: Users can add to the default comment, but cannot change or edit it. No: Users cannot change, edit, or add to the default comment. |