Abstract Type

 

The Abstract Type  maintenance document is used to establish and maintain numeric codes and textual description values which are stored in database tables.  This data serves as reference information that is made available for display and selection in various areas of the system, including other e-docs.  The abstract, or project summary, is a concise, clear, and brief description of the project. It should outline the problem, the objectives, expected outcomes, including significance of the project to the field being studied. The abstract is usually written in less technical language than the proposal narrative.

Existing Value Modification:  Existing values can be edited as long as the description is synonmous with the original term. You can add new values. You should not delete existing values.

Document Layout

Figure 1146 Abstract Type Maintenance Document Example

Edit Abstract Types Section

The Edit Abstract Types section of the Abstract Type maintenance document is a unique section that allows you to specify and maintain the details associated with the reference table record in fields.

Table 615 Abstract Type Maintenance Document - Edit Abstract Types Section Field Descriptions

Field	Description
Abstract Type	Required.  Enter the alphanumeric code value that is to be used to identify and reference this individual type of abstract.
Description	Required.  Enter a textual name for the abstract type that uniquely represents a summarized explanation of its meaning and/or purpose (for example, a title, several words separated by spaces, or a short phrase).  The abstract, or project summary, is a concise, clear, and brief description of the project. It should outline the problem, the objectives, expected outcomes, including significance of the project to the field being studied. The abstract is usually written in less technical language than the proposal narrative. Click the add note  icon to view/edit/paste text in a new browser window, then click the continue button to return to the text entry field in the document.

Examples

Figure 1147 Abstract Type Maintenance Document Example Values

Common Features

This maintenance document includes the following features that are common to most KC maintenance documents:

Table 616 Links to Common Maintenance Document Component Instructions

Common Maintenance E-Doc Component	Cross-Reference Links To Usage Instructions
Document Header	For more information, see “Header Area” in E-Doc Fundamentals.
Document Overview Section	For more information, see “Document Overview” on page 93 in Common E-Doc Tabbed Sections.
Notes and Attachments Section	For more information, see “Notes and Attachments” on page 94 in Common E-Doc Tabbed Sections.
Ad Hoc Recipients Section	For more information, see “Ad Hoc Recipients” on page 96 in Common E-Doc Tabbed Sections.
Route Log Section	For more information, see “Route Log” on page 97 in Common E-Doc Tabbed Sections.
Action Buttons	For more information, see  “Action Buttons” on page 71 in Selection, Entry and Action Tools.

Process

For information about searching for, initiating, editing, copying, submitting, saving, closing, canceling, and/or routing a maintenance document, see “Common Maintenance E-Doc Operations” in the Overview section.