Hi Raj, As far as I know, with TFS 2005 there is no way to delete a field or change a field's data type once it's been added to a Work Item. Your only option would be to create a new field and use the new field instead (keeping the old field definition as well). Rgds, Adam
________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rajalingam Aravinthan Sent: Monday, 21 April 2008 1:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OzTFS] Changing WIT field type Hi, I have a custom field of type="String" in one of our Work Item Templates and being used for a while now. But, because of the length limitation of string fields I wanted to change it to HTML (so that I can have rich text as well). But when I try to change the field type on the template I am getting the 'Error: TF26038: Field type for <field1> does not match the existing type. It was String, but now is HTML' error. I tried to add another HTML field (field2) and tried to set the DEFAULT as the field1's value. But I get 'TF26048: The rule 'DEFAULT' for '<field2>' refers to '<field1>', which is a different field type. Change the field type or field reference so that the field referred to is the same type and try again. I tried to delete the field1 using 'witfields.exe' so I can upload the updated template but I get '<field1> cannot be deleted - It is used by the following project(s): .........' Is there any ways around this problem? Thank you. Cheers, Raj --- This email and any files transmitted with it are solely intended for the use of the addressee(s) and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. If you receive this email in error, please advise us by return email immediately. Please also disregard the contents of the email, delete it and destroy any copies immediately. Computershare Limited and its subsidiaries do not accept liability for the views expressed in the email or for the consequences of any computer viruses that may be transmitted with this email. This email is also subject to copyright. No part of it should be reproduced, adapted or transmitted without the written consent of the copyright owner. OzTFS.com - to unsubscribe from this list, send a message back to the list with 'unsubscribe' as the subject. View the web archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Powered by mailenable.com, supported by www.readify.net OzTFS.com - to unsubscribe from this list, send a message back to the list with 'unsubscribe' as the subject. View the web archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Powered by mailenable.com, supported by www.readify.net DISCLAIMER: This email, including attachments, is subject to copyright and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. Unless you are the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. We do not accept liability for any computer virus or defects in the attached files and we will not be liable for any loss, damage or consequence resulting from their use. OzTFS.com - to unsubscribe from this list, send a message back to the list with 'unsubscribe' as the subject. View the web archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ Powered by mailenable.com, supported by www.readify.net
