Object Masks (dmcom0122s000)

Use this session to view and maintain the properties of the object mask associated with a mask code.

You can specify a default mask configuration for the object code. Use the pound sign (#) to represent a digit, and an asterisk to represent a letter.

Object

The object attribute with which the mask code is associated.

Mask Code

The mask code for the object type. This code is a descriptive title for the object type mask.

Description

The description for the object mask.

Attribute

The object attribute table with which the mask code is associated. You can generate multiple mask codes for a single object attribute.

Mask Depend On

The object attribute of the main table on which object mask depends. This field is not mandatory.

Value Depend On

The object attribute of the main table on which the value of object mask depends. This field is not mandatory.

Default Value

The default value field for the object mask.

The value must comprised of both fixed and generated characters. For generated characters, you must use a pound sign (#) to represent a digit, and an asterisk to represent a letter.

Active

If this check box is selected, the object mask is active, otherwise, the object mask is inactive.

Note: You can define multiple masks for an object. This field enables you to activate the selected mask and use the active mask to generate value for a new instance of the object. If no mask is defined as active, the system, by default, picks up the first defined mask to generate values.