Defining a new HL7 field

This variant is only a copy of the standard HL7 version. To create the new field to add to this variant:

  1. Click the Fields tab.
  2. In the Defined Fields pane, click New.
  3. Specify the Field Number and Field Name. User-defined fields are usually numbered 90000 and above.
  4. Click OK.
  5. In the Definition of the Selected Field pane, select the Type and Length for the new field.