Adding data

Introduction to the Code Library

The Code Library, otherwise known as a lookup table is where the values in most of the drop downs can be found, updated and added to.

There are a limited number of Code Libraries that cannot be modified. These are marked as being underlined in the Code Library list.

The Code Libraries that cannot be modified are:

1. Element Types - Used in the Development Tool to define
2. Message types -
3. Nationality
4. Leave Accrued

Code Library Essentials

We recommend that you setup the following code libraries before using the system:

Category	Code Library Name	Related Function
Jobs	Department	Human Resources TAB > Jobs
	Division	Human Resources TAB > Jobs
	Business Area	Human Resources TAB > Jobs
Benefits	Benefit Name	Human Resources TAB > Benefits
	Benefits Type	Human Resources TAB > Benefits
	Benefits Provider	Human Resources TAB > Benefits
Property	Company Property Condition	Human Resources TAB > Property
Risks	Risk Priority	Human Resources TAB > Risks
	Risk Assessment Classification	Human Resources TAB > Risks
	Risk Assessment Results	Human Resources TAB > Risks
Cost Centres	Cost Centre	Human Resources TAB > Jobs

Adding values to an existing Code Library

1. Select the Maintenance TAB.
2. Select the Code Library folder.
3. You will see a list of Library Codes, locate the desired Library Code and select it.
4. Select the Codes subfolder from the left menu.
5. Select the create button.
6. Enter the value into the Code name field.
7. Select the Save button.

Fields marked in bold are mandatory and must be filled in before the benefit can be saved

Code Fields Explained

Field Name	Description
Selected by Default	If you want this value to be the default in the drop down then check this field.
Code	System recognised code name. The code field should be unique and not have any spaces in the name entered. Example: fulltime <b>NOT</b> Full Time This field is auto-generated if left blank.
Code name	The value you wish to appear in the drop down
Code short name
Code numeric representation
Other name
Category code

Adding New Code Libraries

The purpose of adding new code libraries to the system is when there is a need for a new drop down or multi option box on a screen.
The newly create code library defines what will appear in this drop down or multi option box.

1. Select the Maintenance TAB.
2. Select the Code Library folder.
3. You will see a list of Library Codes.
4. Select the create button.
5. Enter the name of the field you wish to add into the Library entry name field.
6. You can provide a description if you wish to.
7. Select the Save button.

To enter codes into this Code Library

1. Select the Codes subfolder from the left menu
2. Select the create button.
3. Enter the value into the Code name field.
4. Select the Save button.