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Standard Extra Value Fields
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NOTE: This information is outdated after our Jan. 2014 new user
interface rollout.

BVCMS has had ExtraValueFields for a long time. They started out as a
way to store data during a conversion from another ChMS that had no
standard place in BVCMS. Then, they were 'display only' fields. Then we
allowed them to be edited and new ones created. Now, we are expanding
again what you can do with ExtraValue Fields by allowing you to set up
your own **StandardExtraValueFields** and have them appear on every
record ready to be edited.

Here are the main features:

-  There is a setting called UseStandardExtraValues which must have a
   value of true to enable this feature
-  You create an XML file to specify your standard fields.
-  You can specify one of four data types: Code, Data, Date, or Int
-  

   -  The Code type will always be presented as a Dropdown box. You
      specify the values you want for that dropdown.
   -  The Data type presents as a multi-line text box.
   -  The Date type will present a datepicker tool.
   -  Int is for integer numbers.

-  You can still create ad-hoc Extra Values on the ExtraValues tab.
-  You can specify that the ExtraValue Field is only visible and
   editable by certain roles. This would be good for confidential
   information.
-  You can use Search Builder to search for ExtraValues.

We have put a sample **StandardExtraValueFields.xml** file on your
database to help you get started. It is under the Files section of Admin
> Special Content.

When you edit this XML, any changes may take about 5 minutes to show up.