Entering a Value to Set a Symbolic String Reference

This topic describes how to enter a value to set a symbolic string reference.

To enter a value to set a symbolic string reference

1. Make sure the EnableToolsConstrain parameter is set to FALSE.

   For more information, see Modifying the Configuration File to Support Symbolic Strings.

2. In the Object List Editor, locate the object you want to modify.

   For example, locate the Account List Applet. For more information, see Locating Object Definitions in the Object List Editor.

3. In the Title property, enter the text that Siebel CRM must show in the Siebel client.

   This property varies according to object type. .

4. Tab out of the field.

   Siebel searches for a string reference that includes a value in the String Value property that matches the value you enter, and then does one of the following depending on the search result:

   • A unique match exists. It enters the symbolic string reference it finds into the String Reference property. It enters this value according to the current language mode and the value that the String Value property of the child symbolic string locale contains.

   • Multiple matches exist or no match exists. It displays an error dialog box. Click OK to close the dialog box, and then use the String Reference Property. For more information, see Using the String Reference Property to Set a Symbolic String Reference.

Properties That Store the Display Text

The following table describes the properties that store the display text. The property varies according to object type.

Object Type	Property That Stores the Display Text
Web Page	Title
Applet	Title
Screen	Viewbar Text
View	A view includes the following properties that include display text: Title Thread Title
Application	Display Name