Creating Valid Values for Validation Codes

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For a given validation code, you can maintain a list of acceptable values that apply to that code using the Validation Codes Valid Values window.

To Create a Valid Value:

1.	Click the Setup button on the TabWare Power Panel to open the Setup Power Panel window.
2.	Click the Validation Codes Valid Values button on the Setup Power Panel to open the Validation Codes Valid Values window.
3.	Choose one of the Validation Codes displayed.
4.	Click the New button.
5.	Enter a Valid Value.
6.	Press the TAB key.
7.	Enter a description in the Description field.
8.	Press the TAB key to enter another value for the same element and then repeat step 3.
9.	Click OK to return to the Setup menu or choose another Validation Code. A window displays with the following message: Changes made to Valid Values. Do you want to update before continuing?
10.	Click the Yes button to add values to the database for the element just chosen.
11.	Repeat steps 2 through 5 to add values for other Validation Codes.
12.	Click OK after adding all values.

To Delete a Valid Value:

1.	Choose a Validation Code.
2.	Click on the Valid Value to be deleted.
3.	Click the Delete button. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to delete values from the same Validation Code or choose another Validation Code. A window displays the following message: Changes made to Valid Values. Do you want to update before continuing?
4.	Click the Yes button to confirm deletion of the values from the database.
5.	Repeat steps 2 through 5 to delete values for other Validation Codes.
6.	Click OK after deleting all values.

The following topics provide additional information on valid values: