Changing IDs

If you create a new template or add a new column into a template, the value series will be automatically assigned Default-IDs. This means that they possess IDs labelled ID1, ID2,…,IDn. You can customize the IDs individually later.

Note 1: Every column within a product or template must possess one unique ID. It is not possible for two columns to carry the same ID. If possible, it is recommended to choose descriptive IDs.

Note 2: The assigned ID should consist of at least two characters. This means that value series should not be assigned IDs like M, D or J. The one-character value series IDs are used for specific calculations on the database.

To change the IDs of your value series, proceed as follows:

1) Click on the ActionLink in the Action row in the column of which you wish to change the ID.

2) Click on the Edit IDs option.

3) In the SeriesID Editor you will find the current ID and the abbreviated name. In the column New ID, enter the new IDs.

4) Click on the Apply button to save the new IDs

5) The edited ID has been saved and will now be displayed.