Use the General tab to view and edit the general details for an object type.
Opening the General tab
To open the General tab:
- Select Module > Object > Object Type Maintenance from the main menu.
The General tab of the Object Type Maintenance window is displayed.
Tip: You can also access object maintenance functions by clicking 
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- Select the object type in the left-hand grid.
Object Type Maintenance - General tab key fields and buttons
Fields
Field |
Description |
Example |
|---|---|---|
Description |
Brief description of the object type. |
Building, Room, Office Equipment, Musical Instrument. |
Meaning |
Meaning of the object type. |
Building, Campus, Room, Accommodation. |
Default Child Object Type |
The object type that is assigned by default to any child objects that are created under it. |
If the object type Building is defined to have a default child object type of Room, each time a new object is created under an object with a Building object type, it will automatically be assigned to have a Room object type. |
Allow Master Objects to be Created |
If selected, the objects acts as a master object to others. |
A master textbook object can be defined which you have 200 copies of. |
Allow Use in Accommodation Booking System |
If selected, the object can be used when booking accommodation. |
Building, Room. |
Overdue Fee Code |
Fee code assigned to overdue loan charges. |
LOANCHG. |
Grid area buttons
Button |
Description |
|---|---|
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Save the changes to the selected object type but do not close the window. |
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Save the changes to the selected object type and close the window. |
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Discard the changes made. |
