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Create custom field mapping symbols

Blue has a number of Default piping/field mapping symbols, but an administrator can define a custom field mapping symbol for any field in any datasource. Field mapping symbols can also be joined together along with HTML for formatting.

THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT FIELD MAPPING SYMBOLS
  • Field mapping symbols need to be enclosed in square brackets ([]).
  • An S, C or R and G can precede the dollar sign to indicate the value should come from the subject, secondary subject, rater, or group respectively.
  • A G can only be used in Group by reports.
  • The plus () symbol is used to designate a field mapping symbol that's part of a Relationship datasource.
  • Relationship datasource field mapping symbols must be prefixed with a C or R and the plus () symbol.
  • If there is an error or if there is no data available, the symbol will be ignored.
  • Each mapping symbol begins with a dollar sign ($).
  • Mapping symbols must be composed of all uppercase letters and numbers.
  • Mapping symbols are not supported in Rollover reports.
Add a new field mapping symbol

Field mapping symbols are entered into Blue as shown:

\[S$NAME\]  
\[R$FN\]

Using custom field mapping symbols

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