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{{noteWarning |Several of the enumeration lists are used by more than one field. Adding a value to an enumeration list will not automatically update existing Data Entry Form Templates affect '''ALL''' fields that use the that same enumeration list. The enumeration list/category ''Yes No Answer'' are used by 86 fields. 42 of the 186 enumeration lists/categories are used by more than one field. }}

To add <center>{| class="wikitable"|-| [[Image:CustomOptionsList warning1.png|400px]]| width="10pt" || [[Image:CustomOptionsList warning2.png|400px]]|-| The values ''Ferrimagnetic'' and ''Titanomagnetites'' are added.|| The other fields that uses the same enumeration list are also affected.|}</center> Before adding values to enumeration lists:# consult the '''[[Data Dictionary]]''' # look up which enumeration list/category is used# consult the page [[Enumeration categories]] and verify that the category that you are about to update is not listed.# is it possible to edit slightly the translation of an existing enumeration value instead of adding a value to ? As an example the field ''Type of Infrastructure Blocked'' which used the enumeration list: /category ''InfrastructureBlock'' will be used.

<li>From In the '''Customisation''' menu, select &rarr; '''Data Inventory Manager'''.:The Data Inventory Manager window displays.</li>[[Image:DIM enum.png|600px|center]]

<li>In the right pane, click the row associated with the item attribute field that you would like to add a custom option enumeration valueto.

<li>Click the [[Image:FieldViewIcon.png]] button.:The Custom Options List window displays. </li>

</div><li>As an example: it has been decided that ''Medical Facility'' is not detailed enough. ''Health Care Center'' and ''Hospital'' should be used instead.</li><li>In the Custom Options List window, click the [[Image:FieldTemplateIcon.png]] button.:The Custom Options Editor window displays.</li>

</div></li><li>Enter the option in the '''Option''' field. The value can be maximum 50 characters and can contain letters and numbers. Other characters should be avoided. However, the value should not contain a period (.).</li><li>Do one of the following:*To save the option, click Click the '''Save''' button.</li> {{note|After adding an option, you should update Data Entry Form Templates that use the custom options field<li>Repeat until all values are added.}}</li> *To discard the option, click <li>In this example the next step is to '''[[Inactivate values in enumeration lists | inactivate]]'''the value 'Cancel'Medical facility'' button.</li>