Field Explorer Pro is a powerful Encompass® plugin designed to make field management simple and efficient. It allows users to quickly search, view, and understand all fields in their Encompass® system—including those in the Reporting Database. Whether building custom tools or troubleshooting field issues, Field Explorer Pro provides the visibility and control needed to work smarter and faster.

 

Benefits

  • Save Time: Quickly locate the correct field without endless searching.
  • Prevent Errors: Avoid creating duplicate fields by verifying existing ones.
  • Gain Clarity: Access detailed field information, including type, format, and reporting database inclusion.
  • Improve Collaboration: Export field lists to Excel for easy sharing and documentation.
  • Boost Efficiency: Simplify troubleshooting and custom tool development with advanced filtering and sorting options.

 

Activation

To turn this tool on:

1. Log in to Encompass® as a Super Admin.

2. Open LTK PowerTools™ from the Encompass® menu and click Settings.

3. Go to the PowerTools™ Free tab.

4. Turn on Field Explorer Pro by clicking On.

Note: After activation of the Tool, be sure to wait for the prompt stating that the download is complete prior to continuing.

5. Ensure a license number populated and restart Encompass®.

  

How to Use Field Explorer Pro

  1. Open the Admin – Field Explorer Pro form.

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  1. Click Field Explorer Pro to launch in a new window.
  2. Use the interactive table to explore field data. Data can be filtered by:
    • Field Type
    • Field ID
    • Field Description
    • Read-Only Status
    • Applicable Data Objects (e.g., UW Conditions)
    • Reporting Database Inclusion
    • Field Format (String, Date, Int, etc.)
    • Audit Field Status
    • And more!


  1. Sort any column alphabetically by clicking its header—just like in the Encompass® pipeline view.

 

Smart Filtering Options

Use the Filter By dropdown to refine the search.

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  • Text Filter: Exact match
  • Keyword Filter: Matches any word entered
  • Wildcard Filter: Use * or ? for flexible searches
    Examples:
    • Loan* → Finds fields starting with “Loan”
    • *Details Total* → Finds fields containing “Details Total”
    • Borr Declarations ? → Finds fields with “Borr Declarations” followed by one character
    • ??? → Finds fields with exactly 3 characters

 

Additional Features

  • RBD Button: Opens a separate window showing Reporting Database field details.

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  • Export Button: Exports the current table (with filters applied) to Excel for easy documentation or sharing.

 

Installed Components

  • Custom Form: Field Explorer Pro
  • Codebase Assemblies: FieldExplorerProCodeBase.dll
  • Custom Data Objects: FieldExplorerProLicenseKey.txt
  • Plugins: None

Custom Fields Created:

Fields:

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Format/Type

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