Comment Type

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Comment Type

The Comment 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. For example, Comment Types are used in Award Templates and the Award e-doc to categorize comments saved with the template or award. For instance, different comment types exist for Reporting, Property, and Procurement.

Existing Value Modification Caution: It is recommended that you not delete existing values, and modify them only if the new description is synonymous with the original name. Existing values can be edited as long as the description is synonymous with the original term. New values can be added. You should not delete existing values.

Document Layout

Figure 1028 Comment Type Maintenance Document Example

Edit Comment Type Section

The Edit Comment Type section of the Comment 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 497 Comment Type Maintenance Document - Edit Comment Type Section Field Descriptions

Field	Description
Comment Type Code	Required. Enter the three-digit alphanumeric code value used to identify and reference this comment type.
Description	Required. Enter a name that uniquely describes this comment type. 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.
Template Flag	Optional. Click the check box if you want this comment type to appear in Award Templates. Click within the checkbox to select the item. A check mark appears within the checkbox to indicate the item is selected. Click within the checkbox again to clear the mark and deselect the item.
Checklist Flag	Optional. Click the check box if you want this comment type to appear in the Checklist. Click within the checkbox to select the item. A check mark appears within the checkbox to indicate the item is selected. Click within the checkbox again to clear the mark and deselect the item.
Award Comment Screen Flag	Optional. Click the check box if you want this comment type to appear on the Award Comments, Notes & Attachments screen. Click within the checkbox to select the item. A check mark appears within the checkbox to indicate the item is selected. Click within the checkbox again to clear the mark and deselect the item.

Examples

Figure 1029 Comment Type Maintenance Document Example Values

Common Features

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

Table 496 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.