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How to Populate an EIMS Pick List – Computer Language Platform

What is this?

This web page serves as a "How to..." guide for populating (adding and/or deleting) the Computer Language Platform pick list options (reference data) within the EIMS application. It contains an overview of the process and a summary of the steps involved, followed by detailed instructions with screen shots from the EIMS application. Red markings on the screen shots highlight or describe screen content.

Overview

What is the purpose of the Computer Language Platform data entry form?

The Computer Language Platform data entry form allows you to populate the options available from the Computer Language Platform pick list.

Who can populate Computer Language Platform reference data?

Only EIMS Administrator and Partner Librarian users can populate the Computer Language Platform reference data.

NOTE

If the value you want to enter is not available in the pick list and you do not have the appropriate user permissions to change reference data, please contact your Partner Librarian. Alternately, you may contact the ORD Help Desk at (919) 380-4588 or via email at ord.omishelpdesk@epa.gov.

Prerequisites

Before you can add, edit, and/or delete reference data, the pick list must already exist within the EIMS application, you must have Logged in with a registered account, and you must have editing permissions for the pick list.

How do you populate the Computer Language Platform reference data in the EIMS application?

Although you use the same data entry form, the process varies slightly depending upon whether you are adding or deleting Computer Language Platform reference data.

NOTE

You cannot edit Computer Language Platform reference data using the data entry form. If you wish to change a Computer Language Platform entry, delete the erroneous one and add a new entry to replace it.

How do you add Computer Language Platform reference data in EIMS?

Step 1	Select the Maintain Reference Data button from the Main Menu.
Step 2	Navigate to the Computer Language Platform data entry form.
Step 3	Select the Add button.
Step 4	Populate fields as desired.
Step 5	Select the Save button.

How do you delete Computer Language Platform reference data in EIMS?

Step 1	Select the Maintain Reference Data button from the Main Menu.
Step 2	Navigate to the Computer Language Platform data entry form.
Step 3	Open the edit page for the individual Computer Language Platform option value you wish to delete.
Step 4	Select the Delete button.
Step 5	Select the OK button to confirm the deletion.

Detailed Instructions

Instructions for Adding Computer Language Platform Reference Data

Step 1

Select the Maintain Reference Data button from the Main Menu. (Click here for more information.)

Step 2

Select the data entry form link from the Navigation Sidebar to display the Computer Language Platform data entry form.

Step 3

Select the Add button.

NOTE

If no pick list options are currently saved in EIMS, the form automatically displays in add mode. Skip to Step 4.

Picture of Computer Language Platform data entry form in report mode

Step 4

Populate fields as desired (see instructions below).

NOTE

Mandatory fields are indicated by an asterisk (*).

Picture of Computer Language Platform data entry form in add mode

The following table provides definitions and instructions for each field. (Please see Conventions for an explanation of the form's buttons.)

Field	Definition / Instructions
Computer Language*	Enter the computer language you want to add to the list of menu options (derived from Computer Languages reference data).
Version*	Use the pop-up to select a version number for the designated computer language (derived from Computer Languages reference data).
Platform*	Use the pick list to select the applicable platform.

Step 5

Select Save, and a Success! message displays on the page indicating that the row (individual Computer Language Platform menu option) has been inserted (i.e., the information you entered has been added to the EIMS database).

Picture of Computer Language Platform data entry field with success message from addition

NOTE

Select a data entry form link from the Navigation Sidebar to continue adding and/or editing reference data in EIMS.


Instructions for Deleting Computer Language Platform Reference Data

Step 1

Select the Maintain Reference Data button from the Main Menu. (Click here for more information.)

Step 2

Select the data entry form link from the Navigation Sidebar to display the Computer Language Platform data entry form.

Step 3

Open the edit page for the individual pick list option you wish to delete by selecting the link in the table of Computer Language Platform menu options currently saved in the EIMS application.

NOTE

If the option you want to select is not on the first page of the list, either scroll through the list of valid options using the navigational buttons or click on Query to initiate a search.

Step 4

Select the Delete button to eliminate the specified Computer Language Platform menu option from the EIMS application.

Picture of Computer Language Platform data entry form in edit mode with delete button highlighted

Step 5

Select OK to confirm the deletion, and a Success! message displays indicating that the row (individual Computer Language Platform menu option) has been deleted.

Picture of Computer Language Platform data entry field with delete confirmation box

Picture of Computer Language Platform data entry field with success message from deletion

NOTE

Select a data entry form link from the Navigation Sidebar to continue adding and/or editing reference data in EIMS.




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