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User extensions allow the functionality of the software to be extended through the creation of custom input fields. These input fields are attached to custom tables. The tables allow for the storage and easy access of all miscellaneous information needs.
Each custom user extension table is connected to an existing system table, which allows the system to automatically connect the custom input fields to the desired input screens.
User extensions are accessed using the [User Extensions] button on the Block Toolbar of all CMiC screens. The joining of the user extension to an existing system table allows for the appropriate prompt(s) to appear on the screens which directly access the primary key of that system table.
Take for example, if additional information needed to be stored that is associated with each job. In this case, a field called Project Manager and a field called Job Site Permit Number could be created. A table called “Additional Job Information” would then be created and connected with the existing job table. The result would be that every time the job is directly accessed on the system, the user extension prompts for “Additional Job Information” would appear in the drop-down list of the [User Extensions] button on the screen.
As well, the type of input prompts displayed, and the validation of the input fields can be customized, and roles can be assigned to users to determine who can access the data.
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