Creating Content Fields

Content property type fields can be used to store rich text values, such as HTML MIME types and the StarTeam Cross-Platform Client provides a rich text editor for users to edit them. Use the Text property type field to store standard text with no markup.

Note: A default value cannot be set for a this field because they normally contain unique data.

Select [Component] > Advanced > Customize. [Component] corresponds to the component for which you are creating a property field.
The Customize dialog box opens.
Review the Customize dialog box to find the fields that can be customized. The fields and icon graphics accompanying them are as follows:
- A field with a pencil in the center of the icon is an application field. It is always an enumerated type and is fully customizable. You can add, disable, rename, and reorder its values.
- A new field icon displays the head and shoulders of a person. It can be one of several types and is fully customizable. If the new field is disabled, the icon is greyed-out.
- An application field with an icon containing a small yellow lock in the lower left corner is a restricted enumerated type. You can change only the names the application displays for the values of this field.
Click Add.
The Add Field dialog box opens.
Type the name for the new field to be used by the database in the Field name field. Use only alphanumeric characters and no spaces in this name. The name should be less than 31 ASCII characters (including Usr_) and not contain the following characters, which are not accepted by one or more of the databases that the application supports: = \\.^$@,;!:#*&<>?-//%|[](())+"

Note: Be careful about selecting the field name, as it cannot be changed once you click OK.
Type the name that the application will display to users in the Display Name field.
Select Content from the Type list.
Note: The default maximum length is 255 characters and cannot be changed.
Click OK.