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Defining a Custom Meta Data Type

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When a meta data field requires the user to select from a set of predefined values, you
define a custom data type and specify valid values. Example: If you add a meta data
field to specify the type of license model the software uses, you might add a custom
data type that contains these values: per seat; per server; freeware; and none.
To define a custom meta data type
1. Select Setup menu > Meta Data Fields.
The Meta Data Fields dialog box appears.
2. Click Custom Data Types.
The Custom Data Types dialog box appears. Two custom data types are predefined:
True/False and Yes/No. You can delete them if you don't need them.
3. Click Add Type.
4. In Data Type Name, enter a descriptive name for the new data type.
5. Click Add Value.
6. In Values, enter a value that is valid for this data type.
7. Continue adding values as needed.
8. To rearrange the order, click Move Up or Move Down.
The values will appear in this order in a drop-down list on the Package Attributes
dialog box and on the Product Details page in Windows Installer Editor.
9. When you finish adding custom data types, click OK.
The Data Type drop-down list on the Meta Data Fields dialog box contains the
custom data types you added.
Changing and Deleting Custom Meta Data Types
When you change a value that is in use, fields using that value are changed to use
the new value.
When you delete a custom data type that is in use, fields using that data type, and
all data associated with those fields in packages, are deleted.
When you delete a value that is in use, records containing that value are deleted
from all packages.
See also:
Defining Custom Meta Data Fields
This documentation assumes that you are proficient in the use of the Windows operating
system. If you need help using the operating system, consult its user documentation.
Use the following sources of information to learn about this product.
Introduction to Software Manager
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