616.7.3 Mandatory fields[//]

A list of valid external field names expected in any XML message will be defined. In this section you can determine which of these fields are mandatory.

The list of names is only used at present for mandatory field checking in each message.

After selecting this option an overview screen will be displayed:

Options on the screen

New function: Use this option to add a new definition. See section 616.7.1.3.

Modify function: Select a line and then this option to view / modify the details of an existing definition. See section 616.7.1.3.

Delete function: Select a line and then this option to delete the definition. The system will prompt for confirmation.

616.7.1.3 Add / modify function

After selecting the option New function or Modify function an input form will be displayed:

Fields on the screen

External function: Enter the code of the function. Function names must be unique.

Description: A mandatory free text field to dexcribe what the function entails.

Fields: Move the fields that are mandatory for this function to the right. Each time a message is received, the system will check if these fields are present.

Note

For an existing mapping the field External function is protected and can not be modified.


·                     Document control - Change History

 

Version

Date

Change description

Author

1.0

June 2008

creation

 

2.0

September 2008

updates for stack request module and notices for expired membership

 

3.0

May 2009

minor corrections; explanantion of email settings in relation to AFO 241 (suppliers)
part of 2.0 updates

 

3.1

November 2009

additional info for section on security indication; improved explanation of Circulation button options; new options for Smartcard web services
part of 2.0 updates

 

4.0

May 2010

New options for contact preferences for overdues and reservations
part of 2.0.06 updates

 

5.0

May 2010

Fax and mailmerge fields have been removed from the input form for a new format definition
part of 2.5 updates