Deleting Field Definitions

You can use either the Delete Definition dialog box or the Open Definition dialog box to delete a field definition.

Using the Delete Definition Dialog Box

To delete field definitions by using the Delete Definition dialog box:

1. Select File, and then Delete to open the Delete Definition dialog box.

   Set up search criteria for locating field names.

2. Select Field as the definition type.

3. If you have additional information, use the Name field.

4. Select a field type or the name of the project that contains the field that you want to delete.

   This selection further narrows your search criteria.

5. When your search results appear in the output window, delete the field definition by selecting the field and clicking the Delete button or double-clicking the field name.

Note:

You cannot delete a field that is currently used in any records. Before you delete a field definition, you must first remove it from records in which it appears.

Using the Open Definition Dialog Box

To delete field definitions by using the Open Definition dialog box:

1. Select File, and then Open to access the Open Definition dialog box.

   This dialog box enables you to set up search criteria for locating field names.

2. Select Field as the definition type.

3. If you have additional information, enter it in the Name field.

4. You can further narrow your search criteria by selecting a field type or the name of the project that contains the field that you want to delete.

5. When you have completed your search criteria, click Open or press enter.

6. Right-click the field that you want to delete from the list of field names displayed.

7. Select Delete from the pop-up menu.