Add Data Types

This is useful when you need to add a new data type for a Z-segment or a custom field.

1. In the Documents screen, double-click on the profile you want to modify. The Profile Explorer appears.
2. Right-click on the first node and select Data Types…
3. Mouse over any data type, and right-click. A menu appears.
4. Select Add Data Type. Choose either New… or From Profile… as explained below.

Option: Add Data Type –> New

• To create a new data type for your profile, click New… .
• A new data type appears at the bottom of the Data Type Library. In the Configuration pane, rename the data type, add a description, and edit attributes (maximum characters and basic type).

• You can also create a copy of an existing data type definition by right-clicking on the source definition, selecting Copy and then right-clicking again and selecting Paste. A new data type definition appears at the bottom of the list.

Option: Add Data Type –> From Profile…

• To add a data type based on a different profile, click From Profile….
• In the Import from a Profile, select the Profile to import data types from.
• The Import Selection dialog box appears. Select the data types you wish to add and an import mode. See table below for import mode choices.