Scan form fields

Scan forms in the Unified Client for Xerox can have the following types of fields:

Field Description

List

Displays a list of options. You can search the list and select one or more items. Up to 25 items are listed at a time, and additional items appear as you scroll.

At the form, click the field to display the list. Click to search for an item. To clear an entry, click . You can select multiple items.

Lookup List

Displays a list retrieved from a database, which can be from an ODBC data source, a query, or a table. Up to 25 items can be displayed and up to 50 items are preloaded at a time. Additional items appear as you scroll.

At the form, click the field to display the list. Click to search for an item. To clear an entry, click . You can select multiple items. You can enter items to the list by typing them.

Text

Used for entering text. The form can provide a default value, and this field can be used for passwords and display read-only text.

The text field can be configured for only numeric characters with the following options for validation:

  • Minimum and maximum values to specify a range of valid values.

  • Based on precision settings:

    • A specified number of digits for precision (such two digits after the decimal for cents). The value is validated against the required number of digits and can be rounded up or down.

    • An error message appears when the user enters the wrong precision number.

At the form, click the field to enter text. To clear an entry, click .

Numeric

Used for entering numbers. The form can provide a default value and has the following options for validation:

  • Minimum and maximum values to specify a range of valid values.

  • Based on precision settings:

    • A specified number of digits for precision (such two digits after the decimal for cents). The value is validated against the required number of digits and can be rounded up or down.

    • An error message appears when the user enters the wrong precision number.

At the form, click the field to enter numbers. To clear an entry, click .

Date

Used for selecting a date. Use the fields to select the year, month, and date, and click OK. To close the window without selecting a date, click .

Checkbox

Select or unselect an option.

Tree

Use this field to select a folder or other item from a hierarchy. Click Done to select the item.

Label

Displays a description or field name.

Button

Click to perform an action.