Interpret Object Property Types

Object Properties are defined using the Property Definitions dialog.  From here, selecting the property type will determine what parameters must be set in the General Information, Display Information, and Validation tabs (not found in every property type).

The following are examples of property types, and how they appear in the application.

For a step-by-step procedure on how to create each property type, click on the property name.

• Text - First/ Last Name, Employee ID, Employee Number
  Since proper names are unlikely to change when translated from one language to another, the name fields are in a Text property.

• Multi-Language Text - Description, Task Name
  Once another language pack is installed, you may wish to provide translations for your Organization Unit, Process, Sub Process and Task names.

• Integer Number - Duration, Test Attempts
  Fields that are populated by numbers require a number in order to function properly.  In many cases, entering 0 in the field turns off the feature, but the field cannot be left blank.  For example, entering 0 in a duration field means that the component does not contain a duration.

• Decimal Number - Knowledge/ Capability Assessment Pass Mark
  These marks are recorded in the database as 100.0 - although in the application, the results are often rounded up.

• Boolean - Assessment Online
  Any field that has two opposing selections is known as a Boolean property type.  For example, On/Off, Yes/No, True/False, Online/Offline, Active/ Inactive.

• Date/ Time - Qualification Dates
  A Date/ Time field is better known as a Calendar dialog.  Any field where a date must be set uses this type of property.

• Image - Employee Picture
  Although the Image field is limited to an Employee Picture, the system allows you to create other custom properties using this type.

• Selection Box - Resource Category/ Subcategory, Object Property Types
  Any property that requires a list of options to choose from that is presented in a dropdown list is a selection box property type.

• Rich Text - Task Notes

• Multi-Language Rich Text - Capability Assessment, Knowledge Assessment, TRACCESS Today Links/ News
  Since TRACCESS CI allows for multiple languages, the Rich Text Editor has a language dropdown list at the top of the dialog.