Field Descriptions
Program generated find list (example): FIND by name or number. The list is
updated every time a new name is added to the database.
A tabular view of this list can be seen by clicking the View list button
User definable drop down list (example): Ethnicity. Entries are not allowed, choice
must be made from drop down list which must be pre-defined by user.
Narrative input field (example): Last name A 256 character length alpha/numeric
field
Narrative input box (example): Comments An unlimited length word pad. Text may
be imported from (or to) other Word processing documents
Date field (example): Birth date, application date
Calculated field (example): Age Calculation is based on birth date entry.
Check box (example): Resident of state, Information Release signed
Required field (example): Last name, phone number. These are underlined fields.
An entry must be made before the user can save the screen. It represents the
minimum data which must be collected for a file or form