Modify the base NCPDP Formulary and Benefit message layout

  1. Click the Messages tab.
  2. Click the message in which to place the new segment in the Defined Messages pane. Its segments display in the Definition of the Selected Message pane.
  3. Click Add/Paste New Segments to select the location to place the new segment. Click the Add tool in the Definition of the Selected Message pane. The Add Segment to Message dialog box is displayed.
  4. Click List and double-click the new segment.
  5. Click OK. The new segment is added to the definition.
  6. In the Definition of the Selected Message pane, select Optional or Repeats. This makes the new segment an optional or repeatable item in the message layout.
  7. Select File > Save.
  8. Select File > Exit to exit the IDE. You can also right-click the NCPDP Formulary and Benefit tab and select Close. This closes the NCPDP Formulary and Benefit Configurator and remain in the IDE.