Selecting a field

Use File > Open > version > variant to use an existing variant. The selected variant’s definition displays in the dialog box.

Use File > New > version to create a new variant. Specify an appropriate name and click OK. The standard NCPDP Telecom base definition displays in the dialog box.

  1. For an existing field, click the field name or specify a search string in the search text box at the bottom of the pane. Press Enter or click Search (binoculars).
  2. For a new field, click the New button.
    • For Field Number, specify two characters that are unique among all fields in the current variant.
    • For Field Name, specify a descriptive name for the field. Unique field names are not necessary.
    • Click OK. The new field displays in the Defined Fields panel.