Adding a Non-Generic Field
A Non-Generic field, unlike a generic field, is a discrete data item used for one
purpose only. To add a non-generic field to a message format, follow the steps given
below.
1.
Click the Add New SWIFT Field button
in the toolbar of the External
Format - SWIFT UI. The Create Field dialog appears.
2.
Enter the field tag in the Tag text field and press Enter. The toolbar buttons for
the options table are now enabled.
3.
Enter the description of the field in the Description text field.
4.
Add the Options
for the field.
5.
Uncheck the Generic Field check box.
6.
The lower panel having the field properties appears now. Select the Mandatory
check box if the field is mandatory and select the Repeating check box if the
field is repeating.
