Options
The Options tab enables you to set options for the object. You can perform
the following actions:
Notes:
- The Section and Key fields are required, and the values for these fields must be unique
in the environment.
- If you are adding an option for which there is metadata, the option value is validated.
- When you are modifying option values, and if there is metadata for the option, a drop-down list (for a finite set of valid values,
as defined in the metadata) or edit box appears in which you enter the new value. If there is no metadata for the option,
the only editing control is an edit box in which you enter the new value.
- You can click the More button to import or export options. See Importing/Exporting Data
for more information.
Creating an Option
To add an option, perform the following actions:
- Select an object, and click the Options tab.
- Click the Add button.
- Enter information in the Section, Key, and Value fields.
- Click the OK button.
- Perform one of the following actions:
- Click the Save button to accept the changes and return to the object list.
- Click the Apply button to accept the changes and remain in the Options tab.
- Click the Cancel button to discard the changes.
Updating an Existing Option
To update an option, perform the following actions:
- Select an object, and click the Options tab.
- Select an option.
- Edit information in the Section, Key, and Value fields.
- Click the OK button.
- Perform one of the following actions:
- Click the Save button to accept the changes and return to the object list.
- Click the Apply button to accept the changes and remain in the Options tab.
- Click the Cancel button to discard the changes.
Deleting an Existing Option
To delete an option, perform the following actions:
- Select an object, and click the Options tab.
- Select an option.
- Click the Delete button.
- Perform one of the following actions:
- Click the Save button to accept the changes and return to the object list.
- Click the Apply button to accept the changes and remain in the Options tab.
- Click the Cancel button to discard the changes.