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Adding a custom setup list

It is possible to add a custom setup list [>>] while creating the associated field in cTools; however, the preferred practice is to create the setup lists ahead of time. Creating setup lists first makes it easier to follow naming conventions, which can make managing the setup lists easier.

To add a custom setup list [You can do this if your role is District Administrator.DA]:

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In the control bar, under ADMIN, click District Setup. The District Setup page appears.

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Under cTools, click Custom Data Management (Student Data). The Custom Data Manager page appears.

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Under Step 1, click Setup Lists. The Custom Setup Lists popup page appears.

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Click Add.

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To change the description of a custom setup list or to change the group to which it belongs, click the setup list name.

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To delete a custom setup list, select it and click Delete.

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On the Add Custom Setup List popup page, enter or change information, which includes:

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Table Name: The name of the setup list in the database. Use only letters and underscores; do not use spaces or punctuation. Once the setup list is created, the table name cannot be changed.

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Description: The description of the setup list appears on the Setup Lists page.

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Setup List Group: The setup list group [>>] to which the setup list belongs.

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Click OK. The Custom Setup Lists popup page appears.

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Close the browser window.

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