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A custom defined field cannot be removed if it is on a published data entry form template. |
To inactivate a custom defined field:
- From the Customisation menu, select Data Inventory Manager.
- The Data Inventory Manager window displays.
- From the left pane of the Data Inventory Manager window, select the item and data category that contains the CDF you would like to inactivate.
- From the right pane of the Data Inventory Manager window, click the row of the custom defined field you would like to inactivate.
- Do one of the following:
- Click the
button. The status of the CDF changes to Inactive. - Click the
button to display the CDF Editor window. From the CDF Editor window, uncheck the Active checkbox and click the Save button.
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If you would like to remove the custom defined field from existing data entry form templates, you will need to update and republish the data entry form template. |
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