To split a lookup item

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To split a lookup item into multiple items, follow this procedure:

1.Bring up the data entry window for the lookup item you want to edit.
2.Open the Lookup menu and choose Split (or simply press Ctrl+P).
 
You see the 'Split Lookup Item' window.
3.Specify the separator you want to use when splitting up the text, then click the Split button.
4.SoftCAT adds the new lookup values to the list below.
 

 
You can now edit the new lookup values before you save the changes to the database.
5.Click the OK button to save the changes.
 
SoftCAT adds the new lookup items to the relevant table, then updates all fields linked to this table.