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| '''Country Structure''' || Storage of country structure information. || Is, contains, does not contain
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| '''Multiple Select''' || Storage of structured data where values must be confined to certain pre-defined choices.Ideal for structuring data for searching, reporting and translating.Examples include Contamination Type and Drainage Features. Selection is displayed as checkboxes. || Isin, contains, does is not containin
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| '''Number''' || Storage of all numeric data used for calculations. Examples include Number of Ordnance and Total Population. || Equals, does not equal, is greater than/less than
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| '''Organisation''' || Storage of organisation information. || Is, contains, does not contain
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| '''Place''' || Storage of place information. || Is, contains, does not contain
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| '''Single Select''' || Storage of structured data where values must be confined to certain pre-defined choices. Ideal for structuring data for searching, reporting and translating. Examples include Type of Activity and Terrain. Selection is displayed as radio buttons. || Is in, is not in
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| '''Text''' || Storage of unstructured, textual data. Text data can be as small as a few characters or as long as several paragraphs. Text elements are good for storing data that cannot be stored in other formats, such as comments or narrative descriptions. || Is, contains, does not contain
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{{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}}
===Pick ListsIMSMA Enums (Multiple Select and Single Select)===__NOEDITSECTION__
Creating pick lists is one of the most powerful functionalities available in the {{IMSMANG}} Data Inventory Manager. Using this functionality, information managers can create rich data attributes for each {{IMSMANG}} item that are searchable, translatable and customisable. Pick 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 pick lists can be modified to reflect changing needs over time.