Converting Validation Lists to Lookup Tables
Important: Read the information in
Optimizing Content for Localization
before you use the Content Optimization Tool.
The
Content Optimization Tool finds all Fields
that validate from a list. You can choose to convert these lists to a newly
created Lookup Tables or to an existing Lookup Table that has the same values.
Tip: Using Lookup Tables to validate Fields is best
practice for a localized system. For more information, see
Globalization Best Practices.
To convert validation lists to Lookup Tables:
- Run the Content Optimization Tool.
- Select the Convert List Expressions tab.
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Review the recommended selections and the information in these
columns:
Column Description Lookup Table Shows the new Lookup Table that will be created or the existing Lookup Table that will be used to store values. For Fields Shows the Fields that will be converted. Current Validated Fields If an existing Lookup Table is found, shows the Fields that will be converted to use that object. Values Shows the discovered list values. -
Select or clear these check boxes as they apply:
- Convert
Converts the Fields listed in the For Fields column into a new Lookup Table (shown in the Lookup Table column), and adds Fields to the new table to store converted values.
- Localize
Enables localization support for the new Lookup Table and the newly created Field in the object.
- Convert
- Select the Consolidate Lookup Tables tab to review options.
Tip: You can also choose to convert all items in the list,
convert nothing, localize all, or localize nothing.