Notice Types

The Notice Types preference is used to record a list of notice types in the system. These are found when creating a new notice on the noticeboard. The choice of values are selected using an autocomplete or dropdown list.

Location

The table of Notice Types will display the code, name, and status for the notice type.

Configuration

When adding or editing a notice type, users are presented with the below form to complete. Always press Save in the bottom right-hand corner of the browser after adding or editing a notice type.

Code (Required, Unique)

A unique code for the notice type. This can be the same as the name but must be unique throughout the entire system.

Name (Required)

A name for the notice type. It is advisable to keep this unique.

Active

A checkbox to activate/deactivate an entry. If the preference is not active, it will not be selectable in any drop-down lists.

Use as Default

A checkbox to set the notice type as the default. This will be the default value when creating a new notice on the noticeboard. Only one notice type can be set as default at a time.