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When determining new data fields to add to {{IMSMANG}}, it is important to carefully consider the types of data to be collected and the format of the data. Using the correct data type for each field is critical to preserving the ability to search, calculate, sort and report information easily.
===Dates, Text and Numbers===__NOEDITSECTION__
To create date, text and number fields in {{IMSMANG}}, information managers first select the type of item to create a CDF for and the type of CDF. Different types of fields make different operations available. For example, number fields enable calculations, date fields enable date searching and text fields enable text searching. After selecting the CDF, information managers provide a label and an optional description for the CDF.
{{note|Text fields are limited to a set number of characters. Larger amounts of data can be attached to a Data Entry Form and stored in the database.}}
===IMSMA Enums (Multiple Select and Single Select)===__NOEDITSECTION__
Creating enumeration lists is one of the most powerful functionalities available in the {{IMSMANG}} Data Inventory Manager. Using this functionality, information managers can create rich data fields for each {{IMSMANG}} item that are searchable, translatable and customisable. Enumeration lists preserve data integrity by preventing problems associated with typographical errors, misspellings and other data entry errors, enabling users to compile and compare data easily. When created, the values for the enumeration lists can be modified to reflect changing needs over time.
Enumeration list data can be used in tools such as the Impact Scoring tool as well as in sorting and filtering. Data in single-select enumeration lists can be used to change the display of data on the map based on their values. For example, information managers can show different symbols on the map for different fields such as status, priority and type.
Creating a new enumeration list in {{IMSMANG}} requires information managers to first determine whether the enumeration list should allow the selection of single values (using radio buttons) or multiple values (using checkboxes). When this determination is made, the values for the enumeration list can be added and the enumeration list created. Information managers can also provide translations for the values, which automatically display for users running {{IMSMANG}} in other languages.
When the desired data fields are added to the Data Inventory Manager, information managers can proceed to form design to add the field to the data collection forms.
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* When creating single-select enumeration lists, information managers should include a “Not specified” value, which users can select when a more appropriate value is not listed. This value helps prevent inaccurate data from being added to the database.
* Single-select enumeration lists cannot be changed to multiple select enumeration lists.}}
==Using {{IMSMANG}} in a different language than English==__NOEDITSECTION__
{{IMSMANG}} provides the capability to translate and run the entire system in different languages. To fully translate the system into one or more languages, there are two parts to consider. The GUI i.e. what the user see and the data. How to translate the GUI is described '''[[Update the Localisation Files | here]]''' and how to translate the enumeration values and/or CDFs is described '''[[Export the Translations | here]]'''. If the Mine Action programme needs to be multi-language e.g. Lao and English then two different sets of Data Entry Forms may be developed or the Data Entry Form may contain labels in both languages.
