The Elements tab grid lets you change basic tag information such as element position and value.
To set up or change basic subfield element information
1 | Start the Syntax and Validation Setup process. |
The default location of this process is the
Horizon displays the Syntax and Validation Setup window.
2 | Double-click on the left-most column of the row describing the cataloging type you want to change. |
Horizon displays a Cat Type form General tab.
3 | Click the Tags tab. |
4 | Double-click on the left-most column of the row describing the tag you want to change. |
5 | Click the Subfields tab. |
6 | Double-click on the left-most column of the row describing the subfield you want to change. |
7 | Click the Elements tab. |
Horizon displays a Cat Subfield form Elements tab.
8 | Click on the left-most column of the row describing the element position you want to work with. |
Horizon displays a Cat Subfield form elements tab with the element values listed. Here is an example:
9 | Complete or update these fields in the Element Positions grid as needed: |
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Review or edit the existing MARC category codes defined for this element by your library’s MARC standards, or create a new one. Important: Deleting a category can change the records in your database. Do not edit or delete a category you did not create. |
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Enter a number to define the position the element takes in the tag. For example, an offset of 1 puts the element in the second character position. Horizon checks this value along with the element’s length and repeat count values. If you set the values incorrectly, Horizon displays an error message when you open a MARC record in the MARC Editor. |
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Enter a number to define the length of the element. For example, a tag with an offset of 1 and a length of 3 would fill positions 2 through 4 of the tag. Horizon checks this value along with the element’s offset and repeat count values. If you set the values incorrectly, Horizon displays an error message when you open a MARC record in the MARC Editor. |
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Enter a number to define the number of times the element is repeated in this tag. Horizon checks this value along with the element’s offset and length values. If you set the values incorrectly, Horizon displays an error message when you open a MARC record in the MARC Editor. |
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Enter a label for the element. If you use a language other than US-English, a globe drop-down icon indicates that you may be able to choose a translation for this item’s label. The label displays in a labeled view of a record in the MARC Editor. |
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Enter a description for the element. If you use a language other than US-English, a globe drop-down icon indicates that you may be able to choose a translation for this item’s description. The description displays in the colored header of a record in the MARC Editor. |
10 | Complete or update these fields in the Element Values grid as needed: |
Field |
Action |
Review the valid values for this element position. |
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Enter a description for the value. The description displays in the colored header of a record in the MARC Editor. |
11 | Save your changes. |
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