Terms related to typelists
There are several terms related to customizing drop-down lists within PolicyCenter. Since they sound quite similar, it is easy to confuse the meaning of each term. The following is a quick definition list for you to refer back to at any time for clarification purposes:
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Term |
Definition |
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typelist |
A defined set of values that are usually shown in a drop-down list within PolicyCenter. |
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typecode |
A specific value in a typelist. |
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typefilter |
A typelist that contains a static (fixed) set of values. |
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keyfilter |
A typelist that dynamically filters another typelist. |
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typekey |
The identifier for a field in the data model that represents a direct value chosen from an associated typelist. |