4.13.1 Create a New Code Type

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4.13.1 Create a New Code Type

Additional Features > The Code Definition Window

Select the topmost level of the tree. In the table, select the last line. Click on the CodeType cell. Expand the dropdown list and choose one of the available codes (C01-C08/C99). Press the TAB key to continue entering data:

Title

Shown in the Items window

Description

Explanation of the code

FieldSize

Maximum number of characters

Calculate

Define a calculation rule for the code, e.g. [Weight]/1000*[LCG] or [Weight]*[C21].[Factor]

Align

Align text (left, right or center)

Format

Control the format of calculated fields, e.g. for a three decimal digit, type %.3f

FieldType

Set how the code is presented in the Items window, either: EditBox (default), ComboBox, ListBox, CheckBox or ReadOnly.

Mandatory

Set to “Yes” or “No”, indicates if a item field is mandatory when added Item Window.

DefaultCodeID

Defines a default value to be added to each new item.

SystemCodeVariable

Used to indicate if a code is being used for a secondary WBS

AutoSum

Defines the type of summary for the code