What is Value Set and its type?

Value Set:-
            Value set is nothing but List of Values with validations.
           
            We can use the Value Sets when ever the Concurrent Program has parameters and while defining the Flex Fields.
            We have to attach the value sets to the Concurrent Program.
            Validations are depending on Client Requirement.            

           
Value sets are of 8 types

1. None
2. Independent
3. Dependent
4. Table
5. Translatable Independent
6. Translatable Dependent           
7. Special
8. Pair

None:-
       You use a None type value set when you want to allow users to enter any value so long as that value meets the value set formatting rules. That is, the value must not exceed the maximum length you define for your value set, and it must meet any format requirements for that value set.
       
Independent:-
              An Independent value set provides a predefined list of values for a segment. These values can have an associated description.
              
Dependent:- 
            A dependent value set is similar to an independent value set, except that the available values in the list and the meaning of a given value depend on which independent value was selected in a prior segment of the FLEXFIELD structure.You must define your independent value set before you define the dependent value set that depends on it.
           
Table:-
        A table validated value set provides a predefined list of values like an independent set, but its values are stored in an application table.You define which table you want to use, along with a WHERE cause to limit the values you want to use for your set.
       
Translatable Independent:-
                          A Translatable Independent value set is similar to Independent value set in that it provides a predefined list of values for a segment.However, a translated value can be used.
                           
Translatable Dependent:-
                          A Translatable Dependent value set is similar to Dependent value set in that the available values in the list and the meaning of a given value depend on which independent value was selected in a prior segment of the FLEXFIELD structure. However, a translated value can be used.
                         
Special and Pair Value Sets:-
                            Special and pair value sets provide a mechanism to allow a”FLEXFIELD–within–a–FLEXFIELD”. These value sets are primarily used for Standard Request Submission parameters. You do not generally use these value sets for normal FLEXFIELD segments. Special and Pair value sets use special validation routines you define.





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