Adding a Milepost User Defined Field

Set up a Milepost user defined field (UDF) when you want to assign a different milepost format to a facility type on a pipeline. For example, if coupons require a different milepost format than other facility types on a pipeline, set up a milepost UDF and then assign the UDF at the facility type level in the Facility Location ID Formats mini-grid of Edit ROW Detail (Data Entry > Edit ROW Detail).

To add a Milepost UDF, follow these steps:

1	Click Tools > Field and UDF Customizations to open the Field and UDF Customizations window (Figure 3-25).

2	If you want to select a grid layout theme, follow these steps:

a	Click Customize to open the Column Selections dialog box (Figure 3-28).

b	Click the down arrow in Select a Layout Theme and select a theme in the selection list.

c	Click Save to close the dialog box and return to the Field and UDF Customizations window.

3	Select an item in the Properties panel that includes the data entry grid you want to add a UDF.

For example, double-click Facility Surveys > Common to All Facilities > ROW and Pipeline to display a grid with fields and property settings related to the Edit ROW Detail grid (Figure 3-36).

Note: Clicking the Properties bar collapses the Properties panel allowing you to view more of the grid. Clicking the bar again expands the panel.

Figure 3-36. Field and UDF Customizations

4	Click Milepost in the toolbar to open the Add Milepost Field dialog box (Figure 3-37).

5	Type a unique name for the UDF in the Caption field.

6	Click the down arrow in the Milepost Formats field and select a milepost format in the selection list.

7	Click Save to close the dialog box and return to the Field and UDF Customizations window.

The UDF is now available for selection in the Facility Location ID Formats mini-grid of Edit ROW Detail. If needed, see Working with Pipeline Records for more information.

Figure 3-37. Add Milepost Field