Enumerations
Enumerations define the valid options for dropdown/select fields throughout your workarea. Common examples include priority levels (Low, Medium, High), severity ratings, and categories.
Managing Enumerations
Navigate to Settings → Data → Enumerations to view and manage enumerations.
Creating an Enumeration
- Click Add Enumeration
- Enter a Name — a lowercase identifier using letters, numbers, underscores, and hyphens (cannot be changed after creation)
- Set a Label — the display name
- Optionally add a Description
- Add Options — each option has:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Value | The stored value (must be unique within the enum) |
| Label | The display text shown to users |
| Color | A color used for badges and indicators |
- Click Save
Inheritance
Enumerations follow the configuration hierarchy. If your workarea’s group or the global configuration defines an enumeration, it appears as an inherited enum in your workarea.
Inheritance Modes
When working with an inherited enumeration, you can choose how to handle it:
| Mode | Behavior |
|---|---|
| Inherit | Add new options alongside the inherited ones. You cannot duplicate values that already exist in the parent. |
| Override | Replace the entire enumeration with your own local definition. Parent options are ignored. |
Common Enumerations
| Enum | Typical Values | Used For |
|---|---|---|
| status | Draft, In Review, Approved, Closed | Item workflow states |
| priority | Low, Medium, High, Critical | Item importance |
| severity | Minor, Major, Critical | Issue severity classification |
Note: Status enumerations are typically managed through Workflows rather than edited directly, since each workflow defines its own set of valid statuses.