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Select variable fields to transfer to derived bibliographic records

Discover how to select variable fields to transfer to derived records in Connexion client.

To change variable fields to transfer when you derive a new record:

  1. Navigate to Tools > Options or press <Alt><T><O>.
  2. Click the Derive Record tab.
  3. Select check boxes for any or all of the following fields:006, 004, 02X, 03X, 04X, 05X, 06X, 07X, 08X, 09X, 1XX, 2XX, 3XX, 4XX, 5XX, 6XX, 7XX, 8XX, 9XX (where X = any number)

    Default selection: 1XX through 8XX

     Note: No matter which fields you select to transfer, the following fields never transfer to a derived record: 01X, 029, 040, 042, 049, 066, 850, 886, 887, 938, 956, 987

  4. (Optional) Click Reset to reset the selections to the default.
  5. When finished, perform one of the following actions:
    • Click Apply to apply your changes without closing the Options window.
    • Click OK or press <Enter> to apply your changes and close the Options window.

 Note: The settings under Bibliographic Records and Constant Data for fields to transfer to derived records apply to bibliographic records or bibliographic constant data records only.