AMEN!

we hid the constituent ID so no one can change it (config, fields). We changed the user settings so that the title bar uses the listing from config (addressee/salutation list) where it shows idnumber, first and last name. when you add a new user, you just have to make sure you copy another user settings so that they can see the title bar this way.

Brilliant, Rose!

We actually look at the const. ID a lot during clean up. So I don't want to hid it. But I also don't want to unintentionally change it.

Yes the Constit ID should be lockable. The same goes for other ID fields such as Gift ID, Membership ID & Event IDs etc.

And deceased, has no valid address, and inactive!

YAY!

This is wonderful. I like Rose's idea, but we have users who change the title field to see the name a different way, so that ended up not working out.

This would have been a great update to the software IF after making the Constituent ID field view only, that you can still select it for copying and pasting elsewhere

Yes the consituent Id should be lockable as a Business Rule and where access should be limited. For example one who does merging of duplicate records should have this consid unlocked as there could be cases where the merged from and merge to record needs to be changes. In short staff will supervisory access should have this field unlocked, but for all other users this field should be locked.