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Window: Reference

[Created: 21/05/1999 - Updated: 03/05/2006 ]
Description: Maintain System References
Help: The Reference Window defines field/display types and validations. This window is for System Admin use only.

Tab: Reference

[Created: 21/05/1999 - Updated: 02/01/2000 ]
Description: Reference header definitions
Help: The Reference Tab defines the references that are used to validate data
Tab Level: 0

Table 10: Reference - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.ad_reference.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.ad_reference.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
NameAlphanumeric identifier of the entityThe name of an entity (record) is used as an default search option in addition to the search key. The name is up to 60 characters in length.ad_reference.Name character varying(60)
String
DescriptionOptional short description of the recordA description is limited to 255 characters.ad_reference.Description character varying(255)
String
Comment/HelpComment or HintThe Help field contains a hint, comment or help about the use of this item.ad_reference.Help character varying(2000)
Text
ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.ad_reference.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No
Entity TypeDictionary Entity Type; Determines ownership and synchronizationThe Entity Types "Dictionary", "iDempiere" and "Application" might be automatically synchronized and customizations deleted or overwritten. For customizations, copy the entity and select "User"!ad_reference.EntityType character varying(40)
Table
Validation typeDifferent method of validating dataThe Validation Type indicates the validation method to use. These include list, table or data type validation.ad_reference.ValidationType character(1)
List
System ElementSystem Element enables the central maintenance of column description and help.The System Element allows for the central maintenance of help, descriptions and terminology for a database column.ad_reference.AD_Element_ID numeric(10)
Search
Value FormatFormat of the value; Can contain fixed format elements, Variables: "_lLoOaAcCa09", or ~regexValidation elements:~regex - Validates a regular expression (Space) any character_Space (fixed character)lany Letter a..Z NO spaceLany Letter a..Z NO space converted to upper caseoany Letter a..Z or spaceOany Letter a..Z or space converted to upper caseaany Letters & Digits NO spaceAany Letters & Digits NO space converted to upper casecany Letters & Digits or spaceCany Letters & Digits or space converted to upper case0Digits 0..9 NO space9Digits 0..9 or spaceExample of format "(000)_000-0000"ad_reference.VFormat character varying(40)
String
Show InactiveShow Inactive Recordsad_reference.ShowInactive character varying(4)
List
Order By ValueOrder list using the value column instead of the name columnOrder list using the value column instead of the name columnad_reference.IsOrderByValue character(1)
Yes-No

Tab: List Validation

[Created: 21/05/1999 - Updated: 16/11/2012 ]
Description: Reference List
Help: The List Validation Tab defines lists to validate data
Tab Level: 1

Table 20: List Validation - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.ad_ref_list.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.ad_ref_list.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
ReferenceSystem Reference and ValidationThe Reference could be a display type, list or table validation.ad_ref_list.AD_Reference_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Search KeySearch key for the record in the format required - must be uniqueA search key allows you a fast method of finding a particular record.If you leave the search key empty, the system automatically creates a numeric number. The document sequence used for this fallback number is defined in the "Maintain Sequence" window with the name "DocumentNo_", where TableName is the actual name of the table (e.g. C_Order).ad_ref_list.Value character varying(60)
String
NameAlphanumeric identifier of the entityThe name of an entity (record) is used as an default search option in addition to the search key. The name is up to 60 characters in length.ad_ref_list.Name character varying(60)
String
DescriptionOptional short description of the recordA description is limited to 255 characters.ad_ref_list.Description character varying(255)
String
ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.ad_ref_list.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No
Entity TypeDictionary Entity Type; Determines ownership and synchronizationThe Entity Types "Dictionary", "iDempiere" and "Application" might be automatically synchronized and customizations deleted or overwritten. For customizations, copy the entity and select "User"!ad_ref_list.EntityType character varying(40)
Table
Valid fromValid from including this date (first day)The Valid From date indicates the first day of a date rangead_ref_list.ValidFrom timestamp without time zone
Date
Valid toValid to including this date (last day)The Valid To date indicates the last day of a date rangead_ref_list.ValidTo timestamp without time zone
Date

Tab: List Translation

[Created: 09/08/1999 - Updated: 27/10/2024 ]
Description:
Help:
Tab Level: 2

Table 30: List Translation - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.ad_ref_list_trl.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.ad_ref_list_trl.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Reference ListReference List based on TableThe Reference List field indicates a list of reference values from a database tables. Reference lists populate drop down list boxes in data entry screensad_ref_list_trl.AD_Ref_List_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
LanguageLanguage for this entityThe Language identifies the language to use for display and formattingad_ref_list_trl.AD_Language character varying(6)
Table
ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.ad_ref_list_trl.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No
TranslatedThis column is translatedThe Translated checkbox indicates if this column is translated.ad_ref_list_trl.IsTranslated character(1)
Yes-No
NameAlphanumeric identifier of the entityThe name of an entity (record) is used as an default search option in addition to the search key. The name is up to 60 characters in length.ad_ref_list_trl.Name character varying(60)
String
DescriptionOptional short description of the recordA description is limited to 255 characters.ad_ref_list_trl.Description character varying(255)
String

Tab: Table Validation

[Created: 21/05/1999 - Updated: 16/11/2012 ]
Description: Table validation
Help: The Table Validation Tab defines tables to validate data
Tab Level: 1

Table 40: Table Validation - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.ad_ref_table.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.ad_ref_table.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
ReferenceSystem Reference and ValidationThe Reference could be a display type, list or table validation.ad_ref_table.AD_Reference_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
TableDatabase Table informationThe Database Table provides the information of the table definitionad_ref_table.AD_Table_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Key columnUnique identifier of a recordThe Key Column indicates that this the unique identifier of a record on this table.ad_ref_table.AD_Key numeric(10)
Table
Display columnColumn that will displayThe Display Column indicates the column that will display.ad_ref_table.AD_Display numeric(10)
Table
Display ValueDisplays Value column with the Display columnThe Display Value checkbox indicates if the value column will display with the display column.ad_ref_table.IsValueDisplayed character(1)
Yes-No
ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.ad_ref_table.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No
Entity TypeDictionary Entity Type; Determines ownership and synchronizationThe Entity Types "Dictionary", "iDempiere" and "Application" might be automatically synchronized and customizations deleted or overwritten. For customizations, copy the entity and select "User"!ad_ref_table.EntityType character varying(40)
Table
Sql WHEREFully qualified SQL WHERE clauseThe Where Clause indicates the SQL WHERE clause to use for record selection. The WHERE clause is added to the query. Fully qualified means "tablename.columnname".ad_ref_table.WhereClause character varying(2000)
Text
Sql ORDER BYFully qualified ORDER BY clauseThe ORDER BY Clause indicates the SQL ORDER BY clause to use for record selectionad_ref_table.OrderByClause character varying(2000)
Text
WindowData entry or display windowThe Window field identifies a unique Window in the system.ad_ref_table.AD_Window_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Info WindowInfo and search/select WindowThe Info window is used to search and select records as well as display information relevant to the selection.ad_ref_table.AD_InfoWindow_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct

Tab: Used in Column

[Created: 27/10/2005 - Updated: 16/11/2012 ]
Description: Used in Column (Reference)
Help:
Tab Level: 1

Table 50: Used in Column - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.ad_column.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.ad_column.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
TableDatabase Table informationThe Database Table provides the information of the table definitionad_column.AD_Table_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
DB Column NameName of the column in the databaseThe Column Name indicates the name of a column on a table as defined in the database.ad_column.ColumnName character varying(63)
String
System ElementSystem Element enables the central maintenance of column description and help.The System Element allows for the central maintenance of help, descriptions and terminology for a database column.ad_column.AD_Element_ID numeric(10)
Search
NameAlphanumeric identifier of the entityThe name of an entity (record) is used as an default search option in addition to the search key. The name is up to 60 characters in length.ad_column.Name character varying(60)
String
DescriptionOptional short description of the recordA description is limited to 255 characters.ad_column.Description character varying(255)
String
Comment/HelpComment or HintThe Help field contains a hint, comment or help about the use of this item.ad_column.Help character varying(2000)
Text
ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.ad_column.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No
LengthLength of the column in the databaseThe Length indicates the length of a column as defined in the database.ad_column.FieldLength numeric(10)
Integer
ReferenceSystem Reference and ValidationThe Reference could be a display type, list or table validation.ad_column.AD_Reference_ID numeric(10)
Table
Reference KeyRequired to specify, if data type is Table or ListThe Reference Value indicates where the reference values are stored. It must be specified if the data type is Table or List.ad_column.AD_Reference_Value_ID numeric(10)
Table
Dynamic ValidationDynamic Validation RuleThese rules define how an entry is determined to valid. You can use variables for dynamic (context sensitive) validation.ad_column.AD_Val_Rule_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
Dynamic Validation (Lookup)Override Dynamic Validation Rule for Lookup WindowFor some situations the dynamic validation rule for a Lookup window should be different from user data entry window.ad_column.AD_Val_Rule_Lookup_ID numeric(10)
Table

Tab: Reference Translation

[Created: 09/08/1999 - Updated: 27/10/2024 ]
Description:
Help:
Tab Level: 1

Table 60: Reference Translation - Fields

Table: Report Parameters

NameDescriptionHelpTechnical Info
TenantTenant for this installation.A Tenant is a company or a legal entity. You cannot share data between Tenants.ad_reference_trl.AD_Client_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
OrganizationOrganizational entity within tenantAn organization is a unit of your tenant or legal entity - examples are store, department. You can share data between organizations.ad_reference_trl.AD_Org_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
ReferenceSystem Reference and ValidationThe Reference could be a display type, list or table validation.ad_reference_trl.AD_Reference_ID numeric(10)
Table Direct
LanguageLanguage for this entityThe Language identifies the language to use for display and formattingad_reference_trl.AD_Language character varying(6)
Table
ActiveThe record is active in the systemThere are two methods of making records unavailable in the system: One is to delete the record, the other is to de-activate the record. A de-activated record is not available for selection, but available for reports.There are two reasons for de-activating and not deleting records:(1) The system requires the record for audit purposes.(2) The record is referenced by other records. E.g., you cannot delete a Business Partner, if there are invoices for this partner record existing. You de-activate the Business Partner and prevent that this record is used for future entries.ad_reference_trl.IsActive character(1)
Yes-No
TranslatedThis column is translatedThe Translated checkbox indicates if this column is translated.ad_reference_trl.IsTranslated character(1)
Yes-No
NameAlphanumeric identifier of the entityThe name of an entity (record) is used as an default search option in addition to the search key. The name is up to 60 characters in length.ad_reference_trl.Name character varying(60)
String
DescriptionOptional short description of the recordA description is limited to 255 characters.ad_reference_trl.Description character varying(255)
String
Comment/HelpComment or HintThe Help field contains a hint, comment or help about the use of this item.ad_reference_trl.Help character varying(2000)
Text