Difference between revisions of "Record Identifier"
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A ''Record Identifier'' consists of one or more fields that, together, uniquely identify a record in an Object. That combination of fields can then be used as a [[Record Locator]]. | A ''Record Identifier'' consists of one or more fields that, together, uniquely identify a record in an Object. That combination of fields can then be used as a [[Record Locator]]. | ||
===About Record Identifiers=== | ====About Record Identifiers==== | ||
A Record Identifier is a unique label that distinguishes one record from another. These labels can be seen in [[Views]] and [[Records]]. | A Record Identifier is a unique label that distinguishes one record from another. These labels can be seen in [[Views]] and [[Records]]. | ||
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:When a new object is created, the first three fields defined in the object are used to form the default Record Identifier. The Record Identifier can be changed at any time. | :When a new object is created, the first three fields defined in the object are used to form the default Record Identifier. The Record Identifier can be changed at any time. | ||
=== Example === | ==== Example ==== | ||
In this example, the Customer object specifies the <tt>customer_name</tt> field might as the Record Identifier: | In this example, the Customer object specifies the <tt>customer_name</tt> field might as the Record Identifier: | ||
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===Fields Available for Use as Record Identifiers=== | ====Fields Available for Use as Record Identifiers==== | ||
In general, fields that are available for use as record identifiers resolve to a single alphanumeric value of moderate size. With few exceptions, fields of these types are not available for use: | In general, fields that are available for use as record identifiers resolve to a single alphanumeric value of moderate size. With few exceptions, fields of these types are not available for use: | ||
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Revision as of 22:43, 26 July 2011
Designer > Data > Objects > {object} > [Record Locators] > Record Identifier Fields
A Record Identifier consists of one or more fields that, together, uniquely identify a record in an Object. That combination of fields can then be used as a Record Locator.
About Record Identifiers
A Record Identifier is a unique label that distinguishes one record from another. These labels can be seen in Views and Records. If the App Center is not enabled, then the record_id field is the only field used for Record Locators. Otherwise:
- When a new object is created, the first three fields defined in the object are used to form the default Record Identifier. The Record Identifier can be changed at any time.
Example
In this example, the Customer object specifies the customer_name field might as the Record Identifier:
Fields Available for Use as Record Identifiers
In general, fields that are available for use as record identifiers resolve to a single alphanumeric value of moderate size. With few exceptions, fields of these types are not available for use:
- File
- Image
- Rich Text Area
- Checkbox
- Custom Control
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