Changing the action number of an entity

Use this procedure to change the action number of an entity.

Note: The Action Number cannot be reset using this procedure if it was already connected to another Action Number which was not exported yet.

  1. Select an entity whose action number you want to change. Right-click and select Set Action Number.... The Action Number Selection is displayed.
  2. Allocate your entity to a new action number by performing one of these options:

    • Type an action number in the Action Number list. The Action Number description will appear if the input Action Number is found. You can also use Ctrl + Space to assist in locating an entry.

    • Click the browse icon to view all action numbers and their descriptions.

    • Click New to create a new action number for your entity. Type an Action number and description. An action number can be created up to a length of 14 characters which can include a dash (-).

    Note:  A warning message is displayed if the selected Action Number is in use by another user. You can continue using the Action Number but the A/N user will be changed to your User ID.
  3. Click OK to save the Action number.
  4. Click OK in the Select Action Number window. The properties view for the entity is now updated with the selected action number.