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title: "Find the names of the database fields"
description: "If you want to edit a report or add a new generic inquiry, you need to know the names of the database fields."
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  en: https://docs.vismasoftware.no/visma-net-erp/help/customisation/manage-generic-inquiries/find-the-names-of-the-database-fields/index.md
lastmod: 2026-02-23
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# Find the names of the database fields

Last modified February 23, 2026

> If you want to edit a report or add a new generic inquiry, you need to know the names of the database fields.


1. Go to the [Users (SM201010)](https://docs.vismasoftware.no/visma-net-erp/help/access-management/user-security/user-security-windows/users-sm201010/index.md) window.
1. In the **Login** field, select your username.
1. On the **Roles** tab, select the role **Customizer** and click ![icon-save](https://docs.vismasoftware.no/media/visma-net-erp/icon-save.png).
1. Go to a desired window in the system, move the mouse pointer on a field, press **Ctrl + Alt** on the keyboard and click the left mouse button. The **Element properties** window opens and here you will find the **Data field** names.


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