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When an Ultra Format Definition is updated, the system the system by default automatically updates persistent data when it is accessed, in order to reflect changes. The automatic conversion can either be completely disabled, or enabled only for a selection of formats. It is also possible to set default values for added fields. The access group is permitted to launch and maintain the data in the Ultra Format Converter.
The following list of applications of applications shows agents able to handle persistent data, and how they handle historic (outdated) UDRs when the automatic conversion is enabled (or the specific format is part of the selection in the Ultra Format Converter).
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It is possible to disable the automatic conversion to new format versions, and instead define default values for UDR fields added in the new version. This is done from the Ultra Format Converter which is accessed by clicking the Tools button in the upper left part of the the Desktop window, and then selecting Ultra Format Converter from the menu.
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Convert | Indicates the UDR types for which the conversion is enabled. There are two options:
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UDR Types | A list of the formats included as valid for conversion (provided that Selected Only is the selected Convert option). | |||||
Default Values | Selecting a UDR Type will activate this option. If fields have been added to the format, or the type of an existing field is changed, default values can be defined. The latter case is especially useful since the old field values are reset if the types are not interchangeable.
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