Create a Data Reference (Deprecated)

Create a data reference that can be used by one or more elements of a form.

Context

A data reference must be described by a sufficient set of dimensions and their values.

You use the Define Data References app to create data references.

Procedure

  1. Choose Create.
  2. Enter a name. You can also choose to enter a description.
    The following character limits apply:

    • Name: 30 characters

    • Description: 60 characters

    You can enter more characters in these fields, however, if you do, you won't be able to save the data reference.

  3. Enter values for the dimensions that you want to include in the data reference.

    You can use an ad hoc item as a dimension when defining data references as long as the ad hoc item is not part of an ad hoc set.

    Value help is available for the Ad Hoc Item dimension. You can select several ad hoc items from the available list. You can also choose to deselect a previously selected ad hoc item.
  4. You can also choose a language and enter a name and description in that language.
  5. Save the data reference.