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Cims wiki: /* A warning about changing dropdown options */

2026-07-07T15:05:33Z

A warning about changing dropdown options

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	==A warning about changing dropdown options==		==A warning about changing dropdown options==
	Be careful when changing the name of a dropdown option, it could have unintended consequences! For example, if you change an option for a burial type from "Cremation" to "Adult full-body burial", any burials in your cemetery that were using the option "Cremation" will now ~~display as being~~ full-body adult burials! We recommend only changing the names of dropdown options if you need to fix a spelling or minor grammatical error.<br><br>		Be careful when changing the name of a dropdown option, it could have unintended consequences! For example, if you change an option for a burial type from "Cremation" to "Adult full-body burial", any burials in your cemetery that were using the option "Cremation" will now have a burial type of full-body adult burials! We recommend only changing the names of dropdown options if you need to fix a spelling or minor grammatical error.<br><br>

	==Merging dropdown options==		==Merging dropdown options==

Cims wiki at 15:02, 7 July 2026

2026-07-07T15:02:08Z

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			[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#Merging dropdown options\|Merging dropdown options]]

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	A dropdown option (formerly known as a "constant") is an option that appears in a dropdown box. These are found throughout CIMS, you use them all the time - think burial types, names of funeral homes, wars and military ranks (used by veterans), and more.<br><br>		A dropdown option (formerly known as a "constant") is an option that appears in a dropdown box. These are found throughout CIMS, you use them all the time - think burial types, names of funeral homes, wars and military ranks (used by veterans), and more.<br><br>

	== Add a dropdown option ==		==Add a dropdown option==
	First, you will need to open the dropdown options popup. There are two ways to do this:		First, you will need to open the dropdown options popup. There are two ways to do this:
	*In the top navigation bar, click your cemetery's name. A dropdown menu will appear; click on "Dropdown options" or select an option from the dropdown list next to "Dropdown options".		*In the top navigation bar, click your cemetery's name. A dropdown menu will appear; click on "Dropdown options" or select an option from the dropdown list next to "Dropdown options".
	*Any place in CIMS you see a customizable dropdown, there will be a navy blue circular button with a white plus inside. Click this button to see the options for this particular dropdown.		*Any place in CIMS you see a customizable dropdown, there will be a navy blue circular button with a white plus inside. Click this button to see the options for this particular dropdown.
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	Follow the steps above to open the dropdown options popup. To change an option's name, simply click on it, type, and click "Update". Remarks are optional; follow the same procedure to edit them.		Follow the steps above to open the dropdown options popup. To change an option's name, simply click on it, type, and click "Update". Remarks are optional; follow the same procedure to edit them.

	To delete an option, click the red trash can icon to the right of the "Update" button. CIMS will not allow you to delete a dropdown option that is in use.<br><br>		To delete an option, click the red trash can icon to the right of the "Update" button. CIMS will not allow you to delete a dropdown option that is in use.

			<span style="border:2px solid #c2dce9;padding:10px;border-radius:5px;background-color:#f2fbff;margin:15px 0px;display:inline-block;">Use caution when changing an option's name! It will change all records in your database using that option. See below, [[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#A warning about changing dropdown options\|a warning about changing dropdown options]]</span>

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	==A warning about changing dropdown options==		==A warning about changing dropdown options==
	Be careful when changing the name of a dropdown option, it could have unintended consequences! For example, if you change an option for a burial type from "Cremation" to "Adult full-body burial", any burials in your cemetery that were using the option "Cremation" will now display as being full-body adult burials! We recommend only changing the names of dropdown options if you need to fix a spelling or minor grammatical error.		Be careful when changing the name of a dropdown option, it could have unintended consequences! For example, if you change an option for a burial type from "Cremation" to "Adult full-body burial", any burials in your cemetery that were using the option "Cremation" will now display as being full-body adult burials! We recommend only changing the names of dropdown options if you need to fix a spelling or minor grammatical error.<br><br>

			==Merging dropdown options==
			Use the dropdown options popup to merge dropdowns. Click the checkboxes on the right side of the options you want to merge; you are not limited to merging two options at a time, you can select however many you need. Next, click the green "Merge" button in the lower-right corner of the popup. You will be asked which of the options you want to keep, choose one and click "Save".<gallery widths="450" heights="220">
			File:Merge dropdowns 1.png\|To merge dropdown options, click on the checkboxes to the right of the options you want to merge, then click "Merge".
			File:Merge dropdowns 2.png\|Choose the option you want to keep and click "Save".
			</gallery><br><br>

Cims wiki: /* Constants basics */

2026-01-08T22:49:52Z

Constants basics

Cims wiki at 22:46, 8 January 2026

2026-01-08T22:46:15Z

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	[[~~Constants~~ (~~aka dropdown options~~)#Constants basics\|Constants basics]]		[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#Constants basics\|Constants basics]]

	[[~~Constants~~ (~~aka dropdown options~~)#Add a constant option\|Add a constant option]]		[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#Add a constant option\|Add a constant option]]

	[[~~Constants~~ (~~aka dropdown options~~)#Edit constants\|Edit constants]]		[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#Edit constants\|Edit constants]]

	[[~~Constants~~ (~~aka dropdown options~~)#A warning about changing constants\|A warning about changing constants]]		[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#A warning about changing constants\|A warning about changing constants]]

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Cims wiki: Cims wiki moved page Constants (aka dropdown options) to Dropdown options (formerly constants)

2026-01-08T22:41:46Z

Cims wiki moved page Constants (aka dropdown options) to Dropdown options (formerly constants)

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Cims wiki: /* Add a constant option */

2026-01-08T22:40:56Z

Add a constant option

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	== Add a constant option ==		== Add a constant option ==
	First, you will need to open the constants options popup. There are two ways to do this:		First, you will need to open the constants options popup. There are two ways to do this:
	*In the top navigation bar, click ~~"Utilities"~~. A dropdown menu will appear ~~with a list of different constants~~; click on ~~the one you want to add~~ an option to.		*In the top navigation bar, click your cemetery's name. A dropdown menu will appear; click on "Dropdown options" or select an option from the dropdown list next to "Dropdown options".
	*Any place in CIMS you see a constants dropdown, there will be a navy blue circular button with a white plus inside. Click this button to see the options for this particular constant.		*Any place in CIMS you see a constants dropdown, there will be a navy blue circular button with a white plus inside. Click this button to see the options for this particular constant.
	In the constants options popup, there will be a field at the top with the placeholder text "New option". Type in the name of the new option you would like to add and any remarks (optional). Click "Save". The new option will appear in the list of options below.		In the constants options popup, there will be a field at the top with the placeholder text "New option". Type in the name of the new option you would like to add and any remarks (optional). Click "Save". The new option will appear in the list of options below.

Cims wiki at 23:09, 4 March 2025

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-[[File:Constants.PNG|550px|thumb|right|Utilities Menu]]There are 13 major sets of "constants" used through out CIMS.  These are options that appear in the dropdowns (select boxes) used when entering customer, ownership, burial, deed, etc. information.  The options are editable and customization to your cemetery by you.  To access the 'Constants' click on the "Utilities" menu item in the top navigation bar. then click on the Constants you want to edit.  The constants that are available are:
+Constants basics
 *Burial Types
 *: Used when adding a burial on the Burial Tab. The usual types are:

Cims wiki: Cims wiki moved page The options in the drop-down throughout the site to Constants (aka dropdown options)

2025-03-04T22:35:33Z

Cims wiki moved page The options in the drop-down throughout the site to Constants (aka dropdown options)

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Cims wiki: /* Editing */

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Editing

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	#click the green "Add Item" button.		#click the green "Add Item" button.

	To edit an existing ~~constantL~~		To edit an existing constant
	#click the blue "Edit" button to the right of the constant you want to edit		#click the blue "Edit" button to the right of the constant you want to edit
	#update the Name and Remarks Field		#update the Name and Remarks Field
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	#click the blue "Edit" button to the right of the constant you want to edit		#click the blue "Edit" button to the right of the constant you want to edit
	#click the red "Remove" button		#click the red "Remove" button

			To merge constants
			#Check the constants you want to merge and click the green "Merge" button on the bottom of the screen.
			#Select the constant you want to keep

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	[[~~Constants~~ (~~aka dropdown options~~)#Constants basics\|Constants basics]]		[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#Constants basics\|Constants basics]]

	[[~~Constants~~ (~~aka dropdown options~~)#Add a constant option\|Add a constant option]]		[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#Add a constant option\|Add a constant option]]

	[[~~Constants~~ (~~aka dropdown options~~)#Edit constants\|Edit constants]]		[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#Edit constants\|Edit constants]]

	[[~~Constants~~ (~~aka dropdown options~~)#A warning about changing constants\|A warning about changing constants]]		[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#A warning about changing constants\|A warning about changing constants]]

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	[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#Add a ~~constant~~ option\|Add a ~~constant~~ option]]		[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#Add a dropdown option\|Add a dropdown option]]

	[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#Edit ~~constants~~\|Edit ~~constants~~]]		[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#Edit dropdown options\|Edit dropdown options]]

	[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#A warning about changing ~~constants~~\|A warning about changing ~~constants~~]]		[[Dropdown options (formerly constants)#A warning about changing dropdown options\|A warning about changing dropdown options]]

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	==~~Constants~~ basics==		==Dropdown options basics==
	[[File:Examples of constants buttons.png\|thumb\|300x300px\|Highlighted in red: two examples of constant buttons next to dropdowns.]]		[[File:Examples of constants buttons.png\|thumb\|300x300px\|Highlighted in red: two examples of constant buttons next to dropdowns.]]
	A "constant" is an option that appears in a dropdown box. These are found throughout CIMS, you use them all the time - think burial types, names of funeral homes, wars and military ranks (used by veterans), and more.<br><br>		A dropdown option (formerly known as a "constant") is an option that appears in a dropdown box. These are found throughout CIMS, you use them all the time - think burial types, names of funeral homes, wars and military ranks (used by veterans), and more.<br><br>

	== Add a ~~constant~~ option ==		== Add a dropdown option ==
	First, you will need to open the ~~constants~~ options popup. There are two ways to do this:		First, you will need to open the dropdown options popup. There are two ways to do this:
	*In the top navigation bar, click your cemetery's name. A dropdown menu will appear; click on "Dropdown options" or select an option from the dropdown list next to "Dropdown options".		*In the top navigation bar, click your cemetery's name. A dropdown menu will appear; click on "Dropdown options" or select an option from the dropdown list next to "Dropdown options".
	*Any place in CIMS you see a ~~constants~~ dropdown, there will be a navy blue circular button with a white plus inside. Click this button to see the options for this particular ~~constant~~.		*Any place in CIMS you see a customizable dropdown, there will be a navy blue circular button with a white plus inside. Click this button to see the options for this particular dropdown.
	In the ~~constants~~ options popup, there will be a field at the top with the placeholder text "New option". Type in the name of the new option you would like to add and any remarks (optional). Click "Save". The new option will appear in the list of options below.		In the dropdown options popup, there will be a field at the top with the placeholder text "New option". Type in the name of the new option you would like to add and any remarks (optional). Click "Save". The new option will appear in the list of options below.
	[[File:Add a new constant.png\|center\|thumb\|550x550px\|Need to add a new ~~constant~~ to your cemetery? Use the ~~constants~~ option popup.]]		[[File:Add a new constant.png\|center\|thumb\|550x550px\|Need to add a new dropdown option to your cemetery? Use the dropdown option popup.]]

	==Edit ~~constants~~==		==Edit dropdown options==
	Follow the steps above to open the ~~constants~~ options popup. To change ~~a constant~~'s name, simply click on it, type, and click "Update". Remarks are optional; follow the same procedure to edit them.		Follow the steps above to open the dropdown options popup. To change an option's name, simply click on it, type, and click "Update". Remarks are optional; follow the same procedure to edit them.

	To delete ~~a constant~~, click the red trash can icon to the right of the "Update" button. CIMS will not allow you to delete a ~~constant~~ that is in use.<br><br>		To delete an option, click the red trash can icon to the right of the "Update" button. CIMS will not allow you to delete a dropdown option that is in use.<br><br>

	==A warning about changing ~~constants~~==		==A warning about changing dropdown options==
	Be careful when changing the name of a ~~constant~~, it could have unintended consequences! For example, if you change ~~a constant~~ for a burial type from "Cremation" to "Adult full-body burial", any burials in your cemetery that were using the option "Cremation" will now display as being full-body adult burials! We recommend only changing the names of ~~constants~~ if you need to fix a spelling or minor grammatical error.		Be careful when changing the name of a dropdown option, it could have unintended consequences! For example, if you change an option for a burial type from "Cremation" to "Adult full-body burial", any burials in your cemetery that were using the option "Cremation" will now display as being full-body adult burials! We recommend only changing the names of dropdown options if you need to fix a spelling or minor grammatical error.