How to configure classificators?

Purpose of this article

Teaches how to edit and add new classificators

Before you start

Gather institution specific data including:

Instruction

Edit Classificators:

Log in as an administrator with the permission “instance” (included with the Role “Superuser”).
From the Main menu, go to System > Classificators.
From the list of Classificators, locate the Classificator you would like to edit.
To the right of the Classificator’s title, click on the “Edit” button.
- Add a new Classificator class
  - Click on the “+ Add a new class” button.
  - Enter an abbreviated name for the new class. These abbreviated Classificators names, or “Class” are used by the system and aren’t visible for the administrators or applicants.
  - Replace the “…” with the description of what you would like to appear in the list associated with the Classificator. This description text will
- Reorder the Classificator classes.
  - Drag and drop the Classificator’s classes into the desired order. The Classificator descriptions will be visible in the system from the various dropdowns in the chosen order.
- Delete a Classificator class
  - Locate the Classificator class to be deleted.
  - Click on the red “X” button to the right of the Classificator class.
Always remember to save your changes by clicking on the “Save changes” button!

Expected outcome of the instruction

New classificator will create a new option in the system. For example new course type, new study degree, new study mode, etc.

Next steps

Updated on 26 Aug 2019