Creating Handles

In JD Edwards Solution Explorer access EnterpriseOne Life Cycle Tools, Application Development, Data Dictionary Design, select Work With Data Dictionary Items to access the Work With Data Items form.

Data Item

Enter the name of the data item. This is a 32-character alphabetical field that does not allow spaces or special characters.

Alias

Enter a unique identifier.

Glossary Group

Select a user-defined code (UDC) (H95/DG) that indicates the type of data item. A handle is glossary group D, Primary Data Elements.

Description

Enter a meaningful description of the data item.

Product Code

Select a UDC (98/SY) from the range of values reserved for clients: 55–59.

Product System Code

Select a UDC (98/SY) that represents the JD Edwards EnterpriseOne system where the data is used. This value is used for reporting and jargon purposes. Example values include:

01: Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Address Book

03B: Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Accounts Receivable

04: Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Accounts Payable

09: Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne General Accounting

11: Oracle's JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Multicurrency

Data Type

Select the style or classification of data. Examples include, string, date, character, and identifier. A handle is an identifier data type.

Size

Enter the field size of the data item.

Class

Select a class that defines the essential attributes and characteristics of the data item. Examples include, name, email, and table handle.

Control Type

Select the type of graphical user control that is associated with the data item. Examples include button, radio button, and user-defined code.

Row Description

Enter the description of the data item as it will appear in a group report.

Column Title

Enter the description of the data item as it will appear in a columnar report.