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Introduction
Dictionaries consists consist of predefined sets of Keys keys and their Valuesvalues. 
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Color formatting for lookup/dictionary values
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To use this functionality, a system administrator can enable it via the system settings.
In System Settings → Settings → General Settings → Settings → User Interface, please set "Use lookup value color."
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Colors are based on Dictionary mapping found in Presentations - Tools Mapping:
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Same values are used for presentation filters on drawings.
Import &
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Export of
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Dictionary Values via Excel
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File
Additional option to export and import An additional option for exporting and importing dictionaries has been added (, in addition to existing one to json or xml formats).
It allows the existing options for JSON or XML formats.
This enhancement allows users to export and import either all or one a selected dictionary to/from excel an Excel sheet. 
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To receive correct format of excel sheet for importing, please first export dictionaries and use created sheet as a template. |
When Importing, there is an importing, you have the option to "skip matched" dictionaries (matching is done based on dictionary name). If checked then
If this option is selected, only new dictionaries will be imported.
If the option is turned off, then dictionaries Keys/values in the keys and values of existing dictionaries in the database will be replaced by those in the ones in excel Excel sheet.
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Each dictionary will be listed on separate tab of excel sheet.
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When modifying excel sheet manually for importing it to HDC, only Dictionary Name, componentId and Value columns have to be filled but Dictionary ID and Seq columns should not be removed.
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When import is done then the summary window will open
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Please |
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keep in mind that dictionaries are |
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versioned |
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, which means it is not possible to modify dictionaries on a strict version |
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. Using a draft is necessary for any modifications. Additionally, attempting to modify a dictionary that has already been changed in an unpublished draft on a newer version of the system will result in an error. |
Option to
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Display Both Key and Value in Dictionary List
Users now have the option to display both the key and value for dictionary (lookup) fields. This is a new parameter has been added to to the User Profile (General tab).
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When the option is turned on, the key of the dictionary item 's Key will be displayed on on the Object's Edit form. 
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