Custom Fields-Data Object Level

Meta-Write Permissions: Meta-Write permission on the data object/term/ tag or other object types have the authority to add values to Custom Fields. This ensures the capability to modify metadata can contribute to the customization of data objects.

Meta-Read Permissions: Meta-Read permissions cannot add values to Custom Fields by default, but can submit metadata change requests (using the 9-dots option) for Data Catalog and Business Glossary objects, suggesting changes or additions to the custom field content. Once these requests are approved, the proposed values will be reflected on the object.

Order of Custom Fields

The system fields take precedence and are displayed first within a section, preceding any custom fields. Custom fields, categorized into chosen sections within the Custom Fields module, maintain a specific display order within those sections. They are arranged according to their types: Text, Code, Number, and Date. The display order ensures that "Global" custom fields appear first, followed by local custom fields (specific to connector/domain).

Below is the order of the custom fields:

Global Custom Fields:

• Global Text Custom Fields (Text CF)

• Global Code Custom Fields (Code CF)

• Global Number Custom Fields (Number CF)

• Global Date Custom Fields (Date CF)

Local Custom Fields:

• Local Text Custom Fields (Text CF)

• Local Code Custom Fields (Code CF)

• Local Number Custom Fields (Number CF)

• Local Date Custom Fields (Date CF)

Add values to different types of custom fields

Different custom fields have different properties and rules. Below the properties and rules for each type of custom field are listed:

• Text Custom Field: text, numeric, and special characters can be added to the custom field. The maximum character limit is 5000.

• Code Custom Field: only options can be chosen from the dropdown of the custom field. If ‘Allow multiple’ is selected during the creation phase, select multiple options for that custom field.

• Number Custom Field: Only numbers can be entered. The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 15.

• Date Custom Field: Choose the Date and Time from the calendar.

History of Custom Fields

Changes to custom field values, whether added or removed, are recorded in the Custom Fields History at the data object level. This history shows the changes made, specifying the custom fields affected and the date and time of the update.

Download the history of custom fields

The history of custom fields can be downloaded in CSV format.

Data Catalog List View - Global Custom Fields

Within the Data Catalog List View, the option to select Global Custom Fields as column fields for viewing. Global Text Custom Fields, Global Number Custom Fields, and Global Date Custom Fields can be sorted based on search criteria, while Global Code Custom Fields can be sorted based on filter criteria.

Add Custom Fields through LMDF

Custom Fields can also be added through LMDF (Load Metadata From Files). Custom fields will be added to OvalEdge through LMDF only if the values follow the properties and values of the specific type of custom fields. If those values are incorrect, they will not reflect on the object.

Custom Fields	Links
Custom Fields	_Load Metadata Sheet_Technical.xlsx

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