MAINTAIN LEXICONS#

Lexicons are an application concept where a finite list of values is presented to the user in translatable language, for control over data entry.

The Maintain Lexicons (IMLN) screen shows lexicons supplied by Wiki as well as user-defined lexicons.

Lexicon Name

This field is used to define a name for the lexicon. High Line supplied lexicons are pre-defined with X_, e.g. X_APPROVAL_STATUS.

Lexicon Type

The lexicon type may determine if the lexicon is updateable or not and if it is obsolete.

Length

This field indicates the number of characters in the saved value of the lexicon. This does not affect the displayed value of the lexicon

Country Sensitive

If the lexicon is applicable to a specific country, you will indicate ‘Yes’ in this field.

Displayed Value

The displayed value is what is presented to the users when they do a drop down on the lexicon.

Saved Value

The saved value is what any programming or application logic looks for.

Usage

This field determines the value's usage, i.e. Pre-loaded, Obsolete, User-Defined

Legislation

This field allows the user to assign a legislation to a lexicon value. This is typically used for taxation purposes, e.g X_GOVT_REGIST_TYPE

Meaning

This provides the user with additional information on the values.