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8 Select a property definition data type from the Data type drop-down menu.
Table 1‑46. Property Definition Data Types
Data type Description
Boolean Allows for a boolean value.
The Display as options are Checkbox and Yes/No.
Datetime Allows for a value entered in a date and time format.
The Display as option is Date Time Picker.
Decimal Allows for an integer or decimal value.
The Display as options are Dropdown, Slider, and Textbox.
Integer Allows for an integer value.
The Display as options are Dropdown, Slider, and Textbox.
Secure String Allows for secure or encrypted content such as a password.
The Display as option is Textbox.
String Allows for a string value.
The Display as options are Dropdown, Email, Hyperlink, Textarea,
and Textbox.
9 If the Required option is available, select Yes or No from the drop-down menu to specify if a value
must be supplied for this property.
10 If the Minimum value option is available, specify a minimum value.
11 Select a display control type for this property in the Display as drop-down menu. Available options
are derived from your Data type selection.
Table 1‑47. Property Definition Display as Options
Display as Option Description
CheckBox Provides a single check box control.
Date Time Picker Provides a date and time control that adheres to a YYYY-MM-
DD or MM/DD/YYYY format and a time in HH:MM format, 24-
hour clock or followed by AM or PM.
Dropdown Provides a drop-down menu control.
Email Provides an email control.
Hyperlink Displays a link with the property display name as the link text
and the property value as the URL.
Slider Provides a slider control for a range of values.
Testarea Provides a text area in which to enter or display information.
Textbox Provides a text box in which to enter a value.
Yes/No Specifies a Yes or No value.
12 Click the Static list option in the Values area.
Click New in the Static list area and add a property name and value.
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