Copy Value Button Properties

The copy value button is used to quickly enter data by copying values of another field and can be placed anywhere on the form. For example, for medication errors, “Medication Ordered” and “Medication Administered” are usually the same, and in this case, the copy value button makes entry more efficient. This button can be used to populate multiple fields, if desired.

Note: Copy value button is not available in forms used in the Mobile application or in responsive forms.

Table 8-17: Understanding Copy Value Button Properties

Tab

Field

Description

General Tab

 

Caption

The name of the button as it will appear on the form.

 

Cols

Determines the width of the element within the cluster. The unit is the percentage of the cluster. Entering 50, for example, will make this element half the width of the cluster. When the field is blank, the element defaults to 100 percent of the cluster in which it resides.

 

ToolTip

This message appears when mouse pointer hovers over the button.

 

Left Offset

When left blank, the copy value button aligns where the field’s entry box would normally appear. To align the object to the left of the column, enter 1. This value is entered in pixels.

Logic Tab

 

Visibility Expression

The default is True. Check the Visibility box and choose:

  • True – to display the section to all users (the same as the default setting).
  • False – to hide the section from all users.
  • Expression – to use the Expression Editor to define when the section becomes visible (Using the Expression Editor).

 

Readonly Expression

The default is False. Determines if the contents of all fields within the section should be visible, but not editable. You might use this feature if the section fields should not be modified when the case reaches a particular state.

Check the Readonly box and choose:

  • True – to allow all field contents to be seen but not editable.
  • False – to allow all field contents to be seen and edited.
  • Calculated – to use the Expression Editor to define when the fields become read-only (Using the Expression Editor).

Configuration Tab

The Source and Destination fields must appear on the same form.

 

Source Field(s)

Choose the field you would like to copy

Note: Source fields cannot be multipick, pick tree or virtual fields.

 

Destination Field(s)

Choose the field to which you would like the copied value to be pasted. Click Add to confirm the source and destination fields, and to add additional fields, if required.

Note: Destination fields cannot be Identity fields.