Ramifications of Changing the Type Field of a Segment
This topic explains the consequences and risks associated with changing the type of a custom segment after it has been created. For an overview of custom segment types and additional considerations, see Custom Segment Types.
It's possible to change a segment's type when editing the segment. However, use caution when changing a segment's type. Changing the segments type can have these effects:
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Changing the type from Multiple Select to List/Record can cause data loss. For example, suppose you create a segment of type Multiple Select and apply it to a record type. In this case, users can create records that store multiple values for that segment. If the segment's type is later changed to List/Record, the saved values are discarded.
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Changing the type from List/Record to Multiple Select can affect where the segment has been applied. For example, suppose you have a segment of type List/Record that's applied to one or more transaction sublists. If you change the type to Multiple Select, the system generates a warning explaining that the segment will be removed from these transaction sublists. You can cancel or proceed with changing the type and application of the segment.