Parameter Component

 

The Parameter Component link in the Configuration group launches the Parameter Component Lookup screen, which contains a create new button.

When you create a new parameter component, the new blank administration maintenance document that appears is actually named with the label Parameter Detail Type Maintenance Document.

The Parameter Component 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.  This document defines valid components that can be associated with a parameter. Parameter components indicate a general or specific piece of KC functionality to which a parameter applies. Some Parameter Components are generic (batch, lookup, all) while others are very specific and refer to particular documents or even specific tabs or fields on documents.

Document Layout

Figure 1444 Parameter Component Administration Maintenance Document Example Layout

Edit Parameter Detail Type Section

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

Table 893 Parameter Component Administration Maintenance Document - Edit Parameter Detail Type Section Field Descriptions

Field	Description
Namespace Code	Required.  Select the appropriate option from the list.  Use the drop-down menu by clicking the down arrow to display the list, and then click on an item in the list to highlight and select it to populate the box with your selection.  Type the suspected value in the box and click the direct inquiry icon or click the lookup icon to search for and return the value to populate the box automatically.
Parameter Component	Required.  Enter an abbreviated, uppercase value to uniquely identify the parameter component in the system.
Parameter Component Name	Required.  Enter the descriptive name of the parameter component being defined.
Active Indicator	Required.  Leave checked to indicate that this parameter component is active and can be associated with parameters. Uncheck the box to inactivate this component and make it an invalid choice.  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 1445 Parameter Component Administration Maintenance Document Example Values

Common Features

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

Table 894 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.