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== Standard Fields ==
 
== Standard Fields ==
 
 
  
 
It is possible to change the system-wide terminology that is used for standard fields. This can be found via the Admin Menu (cog) > General Settings > Terminology.
 
It is possible to change the system-wide terminology that is used for standard fields. This can be found via the Admin Menu (cog) > General Settings > Terminology.
  
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On the Standard Fields tab, you will see a list of predefined fields available to your system under Customise Orgs & People. Under the System Name column, you can now input a new system wide field name.
 
On the Standard Fields tab, you will see a list of predefined fields available to your system under Customise Orgs & People. Under the System Name column, you can now input a new system wide field name.
 
 
  
 
Please note fields that are greyed out are currently not available to be changed due to their functionality.  
 
Please note fields that are greyed out are currently not available to be changed due to their functionality.  
  
 
''Tip: if you hover your mouse over the field label, a text box will tell you where this links in with other parts of the system. ''
 
''Tip: if you hover your mouse over the field label, a text box will tell you where this links in with other parts of the system. ''
 
  
 
'''Field Name column''' – This is where you can input the new name for the field.
 
'''Field Name column''' – This is where you can input the new name for the field.
 
  
 
'''Original Name''' – This will tell you the original name of the field.  
 
'''Original Name''' – This will tell you the original name of the field.  
 
  
 
'''Notes''' – This column provides you a brief overview of the function of the relevant fields. Where a field displays notes, it would be advisable not to repurpose the corresponding field entirely as it may link to another part of the system.
 
'''Notes''' – This column provides you a brief overview of the function of the relevant fields. Where a field displays notes, it would be advisable not to repurpose the corresponding field entirely as it may link to another part of the system.

Latest revision as of 10:11, 12 December 2024

"a screenshot of the terminology button, highlighted in the admin menu."


It is possible to change the terminology that is used for referrals. You can choose the single and plural use of the word, which will be applied across the entire system. For more information on this, see the below webinar:

System Wide Terminology

"a screenshot of the system-wide terminology page."

You can re-name Referrals, Project and Classification Codes.

Standard Fields

It is possible to change the system-wide terminology that is used for standard fields. This can be found via the Admin Menu (cog) > General Settings > Terminology.

"a screenshot of the standard fields changer in the terminology page."

On the Standard Fields tab, you will see a list of predefined fields available to your system under Customise Orgs & People. Under the System Name column, you can now input a new system wide field name.

Please note fields that are greyed out are currently not available to be changed due to their functionality.

Tip: if you hover your mouse over the field label, a text box will tell you where this links in with other parts of the system.

Field Name column – This is where you can input the new name for the field.

Original Name – This will tell you the original name of the field.

Notes – This column provides you a brief overview of the function of the relevant fields. Where a field displays notes, it would be advisable not to repurpose the corresponding field entirely as it may link to another part of the system.