User Defined List Of Values

User Defined List Of Values (UDLOVs) enable the administrator to add lists of values to any element in the databases of a project. These UDLOVs are created as elements in the Lexicon database inside the project. Because Lexicon databases are project specific, it is possible to define attributes to suit individual project requirements.

Once defined, UDLOVs may be accessed in much the same way as normal attributes, including setting values, querying and reporting upon these values. Utilities such as the Data Output and Project Reconfiguration functions treat UDLOVs as they would other attributes. UDLOVs can also be used in expressions.

For a full explanation of the structure of a Dictionary database refer to Lexicon Database for further information.