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− | Custom Fields are designed to give ultimate flexibility in managing your data. When adding a custom field, you will create a database field that is available across all member records for tracking additional desired information. | + | '''Custom Fields''' are designed to give ultimate flexibility in managing your data. When adding a custom field, you will create a database field that is available across all member records for tracking additional desired information. |
− | Custom | + | ==Custom Member Fields== |
− | * | + | *Are viewed on each member's record. |
− | viewed on each | + | *Are included as fields on a custom report. |
− | * | + | *Are included in the download from a custom report. |
− | included as fields on a custom report | + | *Are used to filter the records in the Members module. |
− | * | + | *Are included on the Membership Application |
− | included in the download from a custom report | + | *Are made available to members to view and/or modify within the Member Information Center (v4 only) |
− | * | + | *May be included as a search filter within the member directory within the Member Information Center (v4 only) |
− | used to filter the records in the Members module | + | '''Note:''' Additional custom fields may also be created to use on individual representatives, event registrations and within your groups. |
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− | included on the Membership Application | ||
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− | made available to members to view and/or modify within the Member Information Center (v4 only) | ||
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− | + | ==Custom Field Types== | |
− | + | '''Text:''' Displays a field where text can be entered. Maximum size: 8000 characters | |
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− | Figure 1- | + | '''Date/Time:''' Displays a field where a date can be entered in many formats i.e. 9-7-06, 9-7-06, Sep 7 2006, Sep 7 06, 9/7/06 but once saved, will always display in the following format: 09/07/2006 |
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− | Click Save & Exit. | + | '''Number - Integer:''' Displays a field where whole numbers may be entered. Maximum size: 10 whole numbers |
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+ | '''Number - Decimal:''' Displays a field where numbers with up to 2 decimal values may be entered. Maximum size: 14 whole numbers, 2 decimal values | ||
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+ | '''Drop Down List:''' Displays your designated list of options that may be selected. | ||
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+ | ==Add a Custom Field== | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>On the General tab the Member module, click Add/Edit Custom Fields in the Custom Fields area.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Click Add a Field.</li> | ||
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+ | [[File:MemberManagement.1.26.1.jpg]] | ||
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+ | '''Figure 1-26''' Add custom fields | ||
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+ | <li>Type desired field name (maximum characters: 128)</li> | ||
+ | <li>Click the Data Type arrow.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Click the desired data type.</li> | ||
+ | <ol type="a"> | ||
+ | <li>If the selected data type is Text, type the desired Text Size.</li> | ||
+ | <li>If the selected data type is Drop Down List, enter the desired list of items.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
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+ | [[File:MemberManagement.1.26.2.jpg]] | ||
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+ | '''Figure 1-26a''' Sample Drop Down List custom field | ||
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+ | <li>Click Continue.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Click Save & Exit.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
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+ | ==Remove a Custom Field== | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>On the General tab, click Add/Edit Custom Fields in the Custom Fields area.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Click to select the check box at the end of the row of the Field Name that you wish to remove.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Click Remove Selected Fields.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Click Save & Exit.</li> | ||
+ | '''Note:''' All data in the custom field will be deleted. | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
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+ | ==Rename a Custom Field== | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>On the General tab, click Add/Edit Custom Fields in the Custom Fields area.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Click in the text of the Field Name.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Make the desired field name change.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Click Save & Exit.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> | ||
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+ | ==Change the Sort Order for Custom Field Display== | ||
+ | <ol> | ||
+ | <li>On the General tab, click Add/Edit Custom Fields in the Custom Fields area.</li> | ||
+ | <li>Click and drag the field to the desired location.</li> | ||
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+ | [[File:MemberManagement.1.26.3.jpg]] | ||
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+ | '''Figure 1-26b''' Click and drag the field to the desired location | ||
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+ | <li>Click Save & Exit.</li> | ||
+ | </ol> |
Revision as of 19:06, 24 October 2017
Custom Fields are designed to give ultimate flexibility in managing your data. When adding a custom field, you will create a database field that is available across all member records for tracking additional desired information.
Contents
Custom Member Fields
- Are viewed on each member's record.
- Are included as fields on a custom report.
- Are included in the download from a custom report.
- Are used to filter the records in the Members module.
- Are included on the Membership Application
- Are made available to members to view and/or modify within the Member Information Center (v4 only)
- May be included as a search filter within the member directory within the Member Information Center (v4 only)
Note: Additional custom fields may also be created to use on individual representatives, event registrations and within your groups.
Custom Field Types
Text: Displays a field where text can be entered. Maximum size: 8000 characters
Boolean (True/False): Displays a check box that can be selected or cleared.
Date/Time: Displays a field where a date can be entered in many formats i.e. 9-7-06, 9-7-06, Sep 7 2006, Sep 7 06, 9/7/06 but once saved, will always display in the following format: 09/07/2006
Number - Integer: Displays a field where whole numbers may be entered. Maximum size: 10 whole numbers
Number - Decimal: Displays a field where numbers with up to 2 decimal values may be entered. Maximum size: 14 whole numbers, 2 decimal values
Drop Down List: Displays your designated list of options that may be selected.
Add a Custom Field
- On the General tab the Member module, click Add/Edit Custom Fields in the Custom Fields area.
- Click Add a Field. Figure 1-26 Add custom fields
- Type desired field name (maximum characters: 128)
- Click the Data Type arrow.
- Click the desired data type.
- If the selected data type is Text, type the desired Text Size.
- If the selected data type is Drop Down List, enter the desired list of items.
- Click Continue.
- Click Save & Exit.
Figure 1-26a Sample Drop Down List custom field
Remove a Custom Field
- On the General tab, click Add/Edit Custom Fields in the Custom Fields area.
- Click to select the check box at the end of the row of the Field Name that you wish to remove.
- Click Remove Selected Fields.
- Click Save & Exit. Note: All data in the custom field will be deleted.
Rename a Custom Field
- On the General tab, click Add/Edit Custom Fields in the Custom Fields area.
- Click in the text of the Field Name.
- Make the desired field name change.
- Click Save & Exit.