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Part 5: Defining Data
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contain executable M code. The code entered into this kind of field is
verified to be valid M code that conforms to VA programming standards.
MUMPS-valued fields are usually used in files that are part of developer
tools systems. For example, the OPTION file (#19) is part of the MENU
MANAGEMENT system used in the VA for assigning menus and
associated actions to each computer user. The ENTRY ACTION field on the
OPTION file (#19) is defined as a MUMPS-type field. This field allows a
developer who is creating an option to enter M code to do any setup and
initialization that is needed before the end user can do the action allowed
by the option.
Multiple-Valued Field (Multiples)
When you create a DATA TYPE field value of any of the following:
DATE/TIME
NUMERIC
SET OF CODES
FREE TEXT
POINTER TO A FILE
VARIABLE-POINTER
After entering type-specific information, you are asked the following:
WILL FIELD BE MULTIPLE:
NO//
Answering YES to this prompt, means that:
• There can be more than one occurrence of a data value for this field in
the entry (e.g., more than one DIAGNOSIS in a PATIENT file entry)
• Subfields can later be associated with this field (e.g., each
DIAGNOSIS could have a DATE OF ONSET)
• The "MULTIPLE:" prompt is not asked for DATA TYPE field values of
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