Making fields read-only

A read-only field is a field whose value users can read on the full object form, but not type in to or modify. You can make both system and user-defined fields read-only.

IMPORTANT: This setting applies only to the field's input control on the full form. It does not create a system-wide rule preventing changes to the field's value through workflow action forms or other methods of updating objects.

To make a field read-only on the full form:

1. Go to General > Fields > [Object Class]. Alternatively, you can access fields of a particular object class under Workflow and Business Logic(Workflow and Business Logic > [Module] > [Object Class] > Fields) .

2. Double-click the field you want to make read-only. The Field Properties (for a system field) or User Defined Field (for a user-defined field) window appears.

3. Under Options, select the Read Only check box.

4. Click OK.

5. Click Save on the Standard toolbar.

Related Information:

Modifying system fields

Working with user-defined fields

Making fields mandatory