The Categorical states tab is only enabled,
if the descriptor type has been set to "Categorical". The upper part of
the state tab shows the table of categorical states. To enter a new state select
the empty line at the end of the table and click on the "Categorical state"
field. After entering the "Categorical state" name (leave the cell by
pressing the TAB key) automatically a new value for the sequence
number ("No.") is initialized. The sequence number determines the display
order in tables and may be changed manually. You may order the state entries by
clicking on the column header or by using the arrow buttons in the tool strip right
besides the states (
and
for up and down,
and
to shift the selected entry to top or bottom). After ordering the states click button
to renumber the entries starting with "1" and make the changes effective.
If you want to delete a categorical state, you have three choices:
button in the tool strip right besides the states.
In any case you will be asked if you want to delete the data row. If the categorical state is already used in any description items, the number of affected entries will be shown and you have the option to abort the action.
If for a state at least one assigned resource is present, the state is marked by a square (□) behind its sequence number (see image above). After selecting the categorical state its assigned resources ar displayed in the lower part of the state tab, the State resource links. It allows management of resources linked to a categorical state marked in the upper table. For a detailled description take a look at the Resource links tab section.
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