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Name Type Code Table

This code table populates drop-down lists that can be found in the designated snap-ins of the following session types:

Session Snap-In List
Name General Name Information Name Type

Finding the Name Type Code Table

  1. In the Administrative Tools group of the Explorer toolbar, click System Administration.
  2. Select Code Tables | Names | Name Information.
    The Name Type code table will be displayed in the Name Type snap-in.

Tip: To access this code table through the Code Tables link in the Administrative Tools group rather than the System Administration link in the same group, click ctblNameType.

Creating Name Type Codes

  1. Add a new record.

  2. Select or type all required and relevant data for each available field. Some fields may be required while others are not.
    • Code: Type a brief, unique code used to reference the corresponding item description.
    • Description: Type a description that the user will view in the lists populated by this code table.
    • Allow Partitioning: Select whether or not data partitioning will be allowed based on this code type.
      Note: See "Data Partitioning" for more information.
    • Notes: Type any related notes in this free-text field.
    • Activation Date: Type or select the date from which the code will be in use.
    • Expiration Date: Type or select the date upon which the code will become inactive.

  3. Save the session.