Physical Description field

The Physical Description field records a general physical description of the object.

Field details

Field type

Text field

Field locations

• Object - Archive Series window - Identity, Content, Structure tab

• Object - Archive File/Item window - Identity, Content, Structure tab

• Object - Library window - Publication tab

• Object - Physical Aspects window - Shape, Colour, Technical tab

Internal field name

PHYSICAL_NOTES

Searching on this field

Select All Text in Advanced Search or use a Select Statement.

Reporting on this field

Select Physical Description in Reporting.

You can't sort on this field.

Tip: If you want to search for objects using their physical description, it is a good idea to also use the Shape Keywords, Colour Keywords, and Surface Keywords fields, because it's easier to search on those fields.