Name block formats

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Overview of Code Set 0050

NOTE: This code set should only be modified by or as directed by DDI staff.


  • From the main menu of DDI-Connect, double-click Name/Address
  • Double-click Setup
  • Double-click Codes Maintenance. You will see this screen:


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Scroll down until you find the code set you are wanting to modify, and double-click that code set.


In this case, you are looking for Code Set 0050 - Name block formats. Double-click the code set. You will see a screen similar to this one:


Name block format 1.png


To add a new code, click the New button on the toolbar. You will see this screen:


Name block format 2.png


You have the following fields available:


Field Description
Code Enter a 2 digit numeric code
Active If checked, this code will be active and available for selection within the system
Description Enter a brief description of the code
Security This function utilizes the DDI-Connect Security codes. For a thorough understanding of how security works within DDI-Connect, we recommend you reference the Security document located here: Security Function Maintenance

To set security on a specific code, you would enter the requirements in this format: !NA/7 or #NA. These are just examples...you can use whatever security function you like in order to restrict access to a code.

Numeric value 1 This field is utilized by DDI staff for the purposes of third party software
Numeric value 2 This field is utilized by DDI staff for the purposes of third party software
Format This field tells the system how to format the new name block format. You can find the characters for this formatting here
Text value 2 This field is utilized by DDI staff for the purposes of third party software


When you have finished entering the information, click OK. The code is now added.