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Find an overview of how to use authority constant data search results in Connexion client.

How results display

 

Applies to online/local constant data Number of records found The client displays ...
Online and local constant data 0 A message asking you to change or simplify the search and try again
Online and local constant data 1 The full constant data record
Online constant data only 2 to 100 An Online Authority Constant Data List sorted alphabetically by constant data name
101 records or more
  • A message that tells you:
    • The total number of records found
    • That the displayed list contains the first 100 records
    • How to view the next 100 (View > Next 100 Records)
  • A list of the first 100 records
Local constant data only 2 to 9,999 A Local Authority Constant Data List sorted in alphabetical order by constant data name
  • A continuous list of all local constant data records
  • The list is sorted by constant data name

Use the results list

 Note: Changes you make to the content of a record or actions you take on a record opened from a list are not reflected in the list until you resave the record, close the list, and do the search again. The list reopens showing the updated information.

The Online Authority Constant Data List has two columns. Only the Name column contains data–names of the constant data records (required when you create the records.

The Local Authority Constant Data List has two columns:

  • Name
  • My Status

At the top of both list types are:

  • Selection buttons for fields to apply (fixed, variable, or both)
  • A button to apply constant data from a record selected in the list
  • The name of your current default constant data record, if you assigned one