ACS WebService Administrator Manual - Brivo Systems

Page 547. Click Save. You are returned to the Custom Fields directory with the new fieldlisted in the order you specified.To edit a custom field:1. From the Setup tab, choose the Account tab then click the Custom Fields tab.The Custom Fields directory displays.2. Click the Edit checkbox associated with the field you want to edit. The EditCustom Field page displays.Figure 28.Edit a Custom Field Definition3. You can change the Field Name and Display Order Position of the field, and if thefield has been defined as a date, you can also change the Date Format.However, you cannot change the Field Type once a custom field is created.Instead, you must delete the existing field and create a new one of the typedesired.4. Click Save. You are returned to the Custom Fields directory with the updatedinformation displayed. The changes are automatically effective throughout theaccount.NOTE:Because changes to custom fields are reflected throughout theaccount, you should think carefully before making any such changes.For example, if there is a custom field named Department and youchange it to Office Number, all department data enter previous to thechange will now be recorded as office numbers.To delete a custom field:1. From the Setup tab, choose the Account tab, then click the Custom Fields tab.The Custom Fields directory displays.2. Click the Delete icon associate with the field you want to delete. A warningprompt displays.3. Click OK. The field and any content stored in it are permanently removed fromthe account.