Entries Tab for Extended Information Formats

Entry IDs are the building blocks that define the SirsiDynix Symphony fields and their characteristics in the various types of records used in SirsiDynix Symphony. The Extended Information Format policy has two types of entry IDs: simple and synonym lists. A simple entry ID identifies an entry that may be used in a specific type of variable length record format. Synonym lists are used to define groups of entries for brief and full displays and for templates.

Entry ID Synonym List

This window area displays the following attributes.

Full Entries

This attribute contains a synonym list Entry ID policy that defines which fields display in a workstation display or in report lists as well as the order of the displayed fields. For example, a FULL booking extended information entry list might include the following simple Entry ID policies: DELIVER_TO, SPECINSTR, NOTE, COMMENT.

Select a synonym list from the list.

Brief Entries

This attribute contains a synonym list Entry ID policy that defines which fields display in a brief record as well as the order of the displayed fields. The list of entry ID policies is also used to supply information in pipe-delimited output files, and may also be used in printed labels. For example, a BRIEF booking extended information entry list might include the following simple Entry ID policies: NOTE, DELIVER_TO, SPECINSTR.

Select a synonym list from the list.

Template Entries

This attribute contains a synonym list Entry ID policy that defines which empty fields display when the Add Empty Entries properties are used to create items with this Format. For example, a TEMPLATE booking extended information entry list might include the following simple Entry ID policies: DELIVER_TO, SPECINSTR, NOTE, COMMENT.

Select a synonym list from the list.

For information about which synonym list Entry ID policies are linked to different functions in SirsiDynix Symphony, see the FAQ: Extended Information Formats and Entry Lists Linked to Wizards.

Entries List

This section displays a list of entries that are used with the Extended Information Format policies. From this list, you can create, display, modify, or remove entry information. Selecting an entry and clicking the Create, Display, or Modify button displays the following tabs. Clicking Cancel returns you to the list of entries.

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Basic Tab for Extended Information Format Entries

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Display Tab for Extended Information Format Entries

Type, review, or change applicable information, then click Save.

It is not recommended that you remove entries from the entries list, unless you are certain that the entries are not being used by any SirsiDynix Symphony records. If in doubt, contact SirsiDynix Customer Support.

Before creating entry information for this Extended Information Format policy, you may need to create an Entry ID. For more information, see the Entry ID Policy Helper.