Configuring an LDL field

The list box in the Defined Fields pane contains every field defined in the selected variant, numerically sorted. Add or delete fields in this pane.

Note: The standard LDL base definition cannot be deleted.
  1. For an existing field, click the field name or specify a search string in the Search field.
    Click Search (binoculars).
  2. To create a new field, click New. This opens the Create New Field dialog box.
    1. For the Field Number, specify a number that is unique among all fields in the current variant. Field numbers have two sections: GGGG,XXXX. The GGGG section should be odd and not 0001, 0003, 0005, or 0007. The XXXX section should not be in the range of 0001-000F or 0100-0FFF.
    2. For the Field Name, specify a descriptive name for the field. Unique field names are not necessary.
    3. Click OK. The new field displays in the Defined Fields list box.
  3. To change a field name, double-click a user-defined field name in the list. This opens the Edit Name dialog box.
  4. Specify the new name and click OK.