| Attribute | Schema Dataype or Enumeration | Usage | Definition | Business Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OID | oid | Required | Unique identifier for the Codelist element. | The OID attribute value must be unique within the Study/MetaDataVersion. |
| Name | name | Required | Human readable name for the Codelist. | The Name attribute must be unique within the set of CodeList elements within a Study/MetadataVersion. |
| DataType | (integer | decimal | text | string ) | Required | Specifies the DataType for codes defined in this codelist. | The DataType restricts the values that can appear in the CodeList whether internal or external. |
| CommentOID | oidref | Optional | Reference to a CommentDef Element Table. | The CommentOID must match the OID for a CommentDef in this Study/MetaDataVersion. |
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Defines a discrete set of permitted values for an item. The definition can be an explicit list of values (CodeListItem+ | EnumeratedItem+) or a reference to an externally defined codelist (ExternalCodeList).
The DataType restricts the values that can appear in the CodeList whether internal or external.
Note: The SASFormatName attribute has been deprecated.