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AVEVA™ OSM Administration

Require subtypes

  • Last UpdatedSep 14, 2026
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When Require Subtypes is selected, the user must select a defined subtype for the supplementary form.

A subtype is a special category for certain conditions, and can have a different form for those specific conditions.

If no form is attached to a subtype, the parent form is used.

Examples of subtypes

Code

Name

Form

GEN

General

No form attached. Uses parent Supplementary form.

HL

Heavy Lifting

Heavy Lifting form attached.

WGT

Weight Restrictions

Weight Restrictions form attached.

Before you begin

Require Subtypes for Supplementary Forms

  1. On the Main menu, double-click Types and sites.

    The Supplementary form - Type and Site Query dialog opens.

  2. Do a search query of existing types for a Site.

    The result displays in the Supplementary form - Type and site window.

  3. Select a Site/Type association and select the Subtype is required checkbox.

  4. Click Save on the main toolbar.

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