To add a snapshot field

  1. In the Infor Rich Client, access the Configuration Console for Application.
  2. Select Business Classes and, if a business class configuration does not already exist for the business class you want to add a field to, select the Create button at the top of the left pane and then select User Field as the configuration type in the dialog box that appears. If the business class configuration already exists, expand the business class, select User Fields, and click the Create button at the top of the left pane.
  3. Select the business class for the field, select Snapshot as the field type, and then click OK.
  4. Define the snapshot field. Specify this information:
    Field Name

    The name cannot begin with a lowercase letter or contain spaces. Be sure to follow your configurations naming conventions and prefix the name with a code such as ZZZ, Usr, or characters that represent your company name (for example, ACM for Acme Co).

    Default Label

    Enter the label to be used as a default for the field. You can add translated labels by clicking the globe icon and defining Locale Translations.

    Snapshot of

    Select the field you want to capture the value of. This field must be a related field from any business class in a defined relation, a persistent keyfield, or a context keyfield.

    If you type a value, include a valid relation chain, if any, and a valid field name for the relation or on the local business class.

    When

    Optionally, define the context for the data. Specify the conditional clause or click the condition Builder button to open a window where you can define the condition.

  5. Click the Save button at the top of the right pane.

    The new snapshot field is now available to be added to a form configuration.