Custom XML ID
Custom XML IDs are an optional feature where you can enter in the exact XML ID you need. A custom XML ID can be any positive number 1 – 5 digits long. Zero (0) is not allowed as the first digit. Custom XML IDs must be unique to the project but do not have to be sequential. You can enter an ID of 97 for a field and then enter 530 for the next field. You do not have to create the next field as ID 98. If an ID is being used, you will receive an error message.
Custom XML IDs allow you to match fields across projects. For example, if you have a field that every project is going to use, such as Effective Date, you can create the same field using the same ID in every project. This can be useful when creating programs for cross project P2P.
When entering a custom XML ID, please verify your work prior to saving. XML IDs cannot be edited. If you have made a mistake, you will have to recreate the category or field. The incorrect entry can be deleted if necessary. Deleting a category or field releases the XML ID to be used again.
Custom XML IDs cannot be created on copied fields. Copied fields have system generated XML IDs.
Custom XML IDs are available in Categories and Fields.
