Define Document File Type

Explanation

Use this activity to register file types used in the creation of documents, and to connect the file type to its extension.  When you register a new file type, you also have to register an associated file extension and a description.

Prerequisites

• The file type used to create documents must be installed.
• The file type must be registered in Microsoft Windows with an association between the file extension and the file type, if the file is going to be started from within the application. As long as a file has a file extension, it can be handled by the system.
• Each registered file type must be unique.
• Each file extension can be registered for only one specific file type.

System Effects

As a result of this activity, electronic documents can be created using the defined document file type.

Window

EDM Basic

Related Window Descriptions

EDM Basic
EDM Basic/File Types

Procedure

1. Open the EDM Basic window and click the File Types tab.
2. Click New to create an empty row.
3. In the File Type field, enter the name of the file type. This required field accepts a maximum of 30 characters.
4. In the File Extension field, enter the file extension, which is usually three characters.
5. Optionally, enter a description of the file type in the Description field
6. In the Document Type field use the List of Values to select and enter a document type value.
7. Click Save to create your file type record.