Long Names for Fixed Length Fields
The Long Names for Fixed Length Fields file contains descriptive names of fixed-length fields for record displays in Sierra applications and WebPAC.
See Fixed-Length Fields for a complete description of the fixed-length fields used in the Sierra system.
Data Elements
Each entry in the Long Names for Fixed Length Fields file consists of the following elements:
| Element Name | Description |
|---|---|
| NAME | THIS ELEMENT IS PROTECTED FROM EDITING Specifies the short name for the field, as it appears in the character-based system. |
| FIELD TAG | THIS ELEMENT IS PROTECTED FROM EDITING Specifies the field's tag. |
| AVAILABLE | THIS ELEMENT IS PROTECTED FROM EDITING Specifies the record type(s) in which the field appears. |
| LONG NAME | Specifies the long name for the field, as it appears in Sierra applications and WebPAC. The name may be up to 80 characters long and must not contain vertical bars (|) or square brackets ([ or ]). |
Editing the Long Names for Fixed Length Fields File
- In the Select file drop-down menu of the ASAA function, choose Long Names for Fixed Length Fields and then Select.
- Double-click the fixed-length field you want to edit.
- The Long Names for Fixed Length Fields file is an internationalized file. If your library has been set up for more than one language, the Edit window includes separate text boxes for input of names for each of these languages.
- Enter the field names in the Edit window, and choose OK.
The system automatically restarts all WebPAC servers running on your Innovative machine(s) after you save your changes.
For more information on editing this file, see Editing Entries.