Label In this field, you may enter the name of the property. For example: Size, Weight, Location, Part Number, Tracking Code. You can also attach multiple labels to each object. Doing so allows you to identify the object by using one of the assigned labels. Your next step is to select the Type drop-down menu. This allows you to choose the search value for the object. Type The Type field has the following options: •   String •   Number •   Fixed List •   Variable List •   Boolean •   Currency •   Date Once you choose a Type from the above options, you must establish the correct Format. The Format section (below) provides details for each of the Type choices and its associated Format options. Format Assigning a format depends on which of the previously mentioned types were selected. String -     You can place just about anything that you want in this field. If a Format field is used, then it is possible to impose limits on what is entered, use only numbers, or specify n-number of characters. The following format modifiers are available for String: •   “#” indicates number •   “X” indicates character •   “?” indicates that you can assign any character •   [any other character] indicates that this character will appear in the value string at that exact postition and exactly as it is entered in the format. An example would be assigning the value of: “XXXXX XXXXX” to the handle of the object “Water Valve.” This value would not apply to “Gas Valve.” Type Drop Down Menu
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