How do I restore Common Information from a closed form?
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There are several types of data that you can restore to Common Information
from a closed form. These are:
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"Individual" data
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"Vehicle" data
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"Location" data
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"Carrier" data
This set of instructions will show you how to restore "Individual"
data to Common Information in order to be used on a different form:
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Open the form that contains the desired "Individual" data
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Place the form in Edit mode by clicking on the Edit Form button
(Possibly and issue for validated
and approved forms)
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Select a field that contains the desired data; in this case we will
select the "Driver: Last Name" field (see a
list of recommended
fields to select for different types of data)
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Right-click in the field and select "Copy"
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Open the External Information Manager by clicking on the button on the bottom-left side of the TraCS window:
The left-hand side of your TraCS window should now look similar to this:
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Select "Clipboard" from the drop-down list:
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Locate the desired data, right-click on it and select "Move to External Info"
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Open the new form or "Target" form
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When selecting a fields that expects Individual data, "Defendant Name (Last/
Company)" in this case, the restored Individual data should show under the
Individual section of External Information:
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Similarly, you can restore "Vehicle", "Location", and "Carrier" data.
Recommended fields to select in order
to restore different types of data:
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12-200 Fields
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12-213 Fields
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Individual
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Driver: Last Name Owner: Last Name Passenger/Witness: Last Name
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Defendant Name (Last/Company) |
Vehicle
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VIN
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Vehicle License/Registration |
Location
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Crash Occurred in (City/Borough)
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Location of Offense |
Carrier
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Carrier ID
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US DOT/AKS No.
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