Accounts
Contains detailed records for customer accounts, including core profile information, identifiers, and associated metadata used for customer engagement and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) processes.
Columns
| Name | Type | ReadOnly | Description |
| ID [KEY] | String | True |
Unique identifier assigned to each account record within the Vault system. This value is system-generated and used as the primary key for referencing the account. |
| Account Object Type | String | True |
Specifies the object type of the account, such as Healthcare Professional (HCP), Healthcare Organization (HCO), or other supported entity classifications within the Veeva Vault data model. |
| Global ID | String | True |
Globally unique identifier automatically assigned by the system to ensure cross-environment uniqueness for each account, used in integrations and global references. |
| Link | String | False |
System-generated hyperlink that provides a direct reference or pointer to the full account record in the Vault user interface or API endpoint. |
| Name | String | False |
The official name of the account, such as the name of a healthcare provider or organization, used for identification and searchability. |
| Record Status | String | False |
Current lifecycle status of the account record, such as active, inactive, or under review. This status determines visibility and availability in workflows. |
| Created By | String | True |
The user or system account that initially created the record. This value helps track data lineage and user activity. |
| Created Date | Datetime | True |
Timestamp indicating when the account record was first created in the system, typically stored in UTC format for consistency across regions. |
| Last Modified By | String | True |
Name or unique identifier of the user who last updated the account record. Tracks user actions for audit trails and change history within the system. |
| Last Modified Date | Datetime | True |
Date and time when the account record was last modified. This is useful for identifying the most recent updates for data synchronization or auditing. |
| AHA # | String | False |
Unique identifier assigned to the account by the American Hospital Association (AHA). Helps correlate Veeva Vault data with national healthcare databases. |
| ATL Last Update | Datetime | False |
Timestamp indicating when the most recent data sync occurred from the Account Territory Locator (ATL) system. This is used to track territory updates. |
| Account Class | String | False |
Categorization of the account based on strategic segmentation, such as hospital, clinic, or academic institution. Determines engagement rules and reporting logic. |
| Account Group | String | False |
Defines the organizational grouping for the account, such as network affiliation or corporate parent. Enables grouping of related facilities or institutions. |
| Account Identifier | String | False |
System-generated or externally sourced unique ID that serves as the primary business key for referencing the account across systems. |
| Account Type | String | False |
Specifies the type of account such as HCP, HCO, payer, or distributor. Determines the account's behavior and available features in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM). |
| Alternate Name | String | False |
Secondary or localized name used to identify the account in regional or language-specific contexts. Supports better user recognition and filtering. |
| Approved Email Consent | String | False |
Indicates the consent status for receiving approved email communications, based on selections made by the account or via consent capture processes. |
| # Beds | Decimal | False |
Total number of beds available at the healthcare facility. This is used to assess facility size, categorize accounts, and inform segmentation models. |
| Business Description | String | False |
A detailed description of the business associated with the account, used to capture organizational focus, operational highlights, or industry relevance. This field can inform account segmentation and reporting. |
| CLM Opt Type | String | False |
Specifies the Closed Loop Marketing (CLM) preference selected by the account, which can determine content delivery methods, consent preferences, or marketing channel configurations. |
| Call Reminder | String | False |
Indicates whether call reminders are enabled for this account, used to schedule and notify users of upcoming customer engagement or follow-up activities. |
| Career Status | String | False |
Captures the career status of the primary contact or representative associated with the account, such as Active, Retired, or On Leave. This helps in targeting and engagement planning. |
| Commercial Patient Days/1000 | Decimal | False |
Represents the number of commercial patient days per 1,000 members, which is a healthcare utilization metric used for tracking service delivery within a defined population. |
| Commercial Premiums (PMPM) | Decimal | False |
Indicates the Per Member Per Month (PMPM) value of commercial insurance premiums associated with this account. This financial metric aids in market analysis and revenue forecasting. |
| Commercial Premiums (PMPM) Corp | Decimal | True |
Shows the corporate-specific PMPM value for commercial premiums. It is typically used for internal benchmarking, financial modeling, or portfolio evaluation. |
| Local Currency | String | False |
Specifies the currency in which financial values for this account are recorded. This field supports multi-currency environments by enabling accurate reporting and currency conversion. |
| Contracts Process | String | False |
Indicates the specific process or workflow used to manage contracts associated with the account, such as negotiation, approval, or execution stages. Mapped from the field 'contracts_process__c'. |
| Credentials | String | False |
Stores any credential-related data or identifiers tied to the account, such as license numbers or registration codes, as referenced by 'credentials__v'. |
| Customer Master Status | String | False |
Represents the current synchronization or approval status of the account within the Customer Master system, providing insight into whether the record is active, under review, or blocked. Originates from 'customer_master_status__v'. |
| Default Inventory Monitoring Type | String | False |
Specifies the default approach or method used to monitor product inventory for the account, such as cycle counts, periodic audits, or system-generated checks. Pulled from 'default_inventory_monitoring_type__v'. |
| Default Order Type | String | False |
Identifies the standard order classification automatically applied to the account's transactions, such as regular purchase, sample order, or consignment. Value sourced from 'default_order_type__v'. |
| # Departments | Decimal | False |
Specifies the number of internal or associated departments linked to the account. This field can be deprecated or commented out in the current schema. Sourced from 'departments__c'. |
| Do Not Call? | String | False |
Flag that designates whether outreach via phone is prohibited for this account, based on regulatory or customer preferences. Derived from 'do_not_call__v'. |
| Do Not Create Child Account | Bool | False |
Boolean value indicating whether sub-accounts or child account relationships are allowed for this account. When set to true, prevents creation of dependent entities. Comes from 'do_not_create_child_account__v'. |
| Do Not Sync Sales Data | Bool | False |
Boolean flag that determines whether sales-related data should be excluded from synchronization processes for this account, typically used to control data flow to CRM or analytics platforms. Based on 'do_not_sync_sales_data__v'. |
| Enable Restricted Products | Bool | False |
Indicates whether this account is restricted from accessing certain product types or therapeutic classes, based on compliance or regulatory requirements. Corresponds to the enable_restricted_products__v field. |
| Exclude from Zip to Terr Processing | Bool | False |
Flags whether the account should be excluded from ZIP-to-territory alignment processing, which is typically used in territory mapping and field force assignment. Corresponds to the exclude_from_zip_to_terr_processing__v field. |
| External ID | String | False |
A unique identifier for the account that originates from an external system, enabling data synchronization and integration across platforms. Corresponds to the external_id__v field. |
| Furigana | String | False |
A phonetic representation of the account's name in Japanese kana characters, used to ensure correct pronunciation and ordering in Japanese-language contexts. Corresponds to the furigana__v field. |
| Gender | String | False |
Specifies the gender associated with the account, typically used for HCP accounts. Common values can include Male, Female, or Unknown. Corresponds to the gender__v field. |
| Group Specialty 1 | String | False |
The primary medical or business specialty of the group to which the account belongs. This is used for segmentation and targeting in promotional activities. Corresponds to the group_specialty_1__v field. |
| Group Specialty 2 | String | False |
The secondary specialty classification of the account's group, providing additional context for categorization and field operations. Corresponds to the group_specialty_2__v field. |
| HMO Market Shr | Double | False |
Represents the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) market share percentage associated with the account, used in payer analytics and reimbursement strategy planning. Corresponds to the hmo_market_shr__c field. |
| HMO/POS | Decimal | False |
Represents the financial or enrollment data for Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and Point of Service (POS) plans associated with the account. This is used in payer and access analysis within the healthcare network. |
| HMO | Decimal | False |
Indicates the numerical data related to Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan affiliations or coverage under the account. Supports segmentation by insurance type. |
| Hospital Type | String | False |
Specifies the category of hospital, such as academic, community, teaching, or specialty, that is linked to the account. Helps in classifying healthcare facilities for targeting and reporting. |
| ID2 | String | False |
An alternate system-generated identifier for the account record, stored in the field id2__v. Commonly used for integrations or deduplication logic. |
| ID3 | String | False |
The primary system identifier for the account, corresponding to the internal Vault record ID (id__v). This is used for unique identification and reference in related tables. |
| Inventory Monitoring Type | String | False |
Defines the approach used to track inventory for the account, such as manual reporting, integrated EHR feeds, or third-party systems. Helps determine how inventory data is collected and updated. |
| Investigator | Bool | False |
Indicates whether the account represents a clinical investigator participating in studies or trials. This is used in research tracking and regulatory reporting. |
| Key Opinion Leader | Bool | False |
Flags whether the account is recognized as a Key Opinion Leader (KOL), typically used to identify influential professionals within a therapeutic area or market. |
| ME # | String | False |
Unique identifier assigned to the medical entity (ME) within Veeva Vault, typically used to track provider-level data and alignments. |
| Master Align Id | String | False |
Reference ID used for master alignment processes across account hierarchies, ensuring consistency in territory alignments and segmentation. |
| Medicaid | Decimal | False |
Total Medicaid-related financial figures for the account, such as payments or reimbursements, relevant to government-sponsored healthcare programs. |
| Medical Expenses (PMPM) | Decimal | False |
Per Member Per Month (PMPM) value representing average monthly medical expenses incurred by the account for enrolled individuals. |
| Medical Expenses (PMPM) Corp | Decimal | True |
Corporate-level PMPM medical expenses, aggregating broader healthcare cost data from enterprise systems into this specific Vault object. |
| Medical Loss Ratio | Double | False |
Ratio of medical claims paid to premiums collected, used to evaluate the efficiency and cost structure of the account in healthcare contexts. |
| Medicare | Decimal | False |
Total Medicare-related financial figures tied to the account, capturing data linked to federal health insurance programs for eligible individuals. |
| Middle Name | String | False |
Middle name or initial associated with the account contact or entity, typically sourced from the Veeva CDA (Customer Data Aggregation) layer. |
| Mobile ID | String | False |
Unique identifier associated with the mobile record or device linked to the account, facilitating mobile integration and field activity tracking. |
| Model | String | False |
Specifies the model classification associated with the account, typically used to define business structure or account segmentation such as solo practitioner, group practice, or hospital system. |
| National Company ID | String | False |
A unique identifier assigned to the account by the national company registry. This value helps ensure consistent identification across multiple systems and business units. |
| National Healthcare ID | String | False |
Represents the standardized national healthcare identifier for the account, enabling integration and tracking across healthcare-specific systems and regulatory reporting. |
| NPI # | String | False |
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) assigned to the account, typically a healthcare provider or organization. This is a federally issued 10-digit identification number used for billing, claims, and administrative processes. |
| Net Income (Loss) (000) | Decimal | False |
The reported net income or loss for the account, expressed in thousands of currency units. Reflects the overall profitability or deficit within a given financial period. |
| Net Income (Loss) (000) Corp | Decimal | True |
Corporate-level reported net income or loss for the account, expressed in thousands of currency units. This is used primarily for consolidated financial reporting within corporate structures. |
| No Orders | String | False |
Indicates whether the account has placed any orders. Commonly used as a flag for accounts with no purchasing activity during a specific period or lifecycle stage. |
| Offerings | String | False |
Lists the available products or services associated with the account. This can include pharmaceutical products, medical devices, consulting packages, or subscription plans, separated by commas. |
| Order Type | String | False |
Describes the classification of orders linked to the account. The values can include Standard, Rush, Sample, Refill, or Rebate depending on the business context. |
| PDRP Opt-Out Date | Date | False |
Date on which the practitioner opted out of the Prescription Drug Reporting Program (PDRP), indicating when the individual's exclusion from data sharing or marketing communications became effective. |
| PDRP Opt-Out | Bool | False |
Indicates whether the practitioner has opted out of the Prescription Drug Reporting Program (PDRP). It is true if the opt-out is active, false otherwise. |
| PMPM Income (Loss) (000) | Decimal | False |
Represents the per member per month (PMPM) income or loss for the account in thousands of dollars, providing a normalized financial performance metric. |
| PMPM Income (Loss) (000) Corp | Decimal | True |
Corporate-level per member per month (PMPM) income or loss in thousands of dollars, capturing financial performance from a corporate reporting perspective. |
| PPO/POS | Decimal | False |
Revenue or cost metric associated with Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) and Point of Service (POS) plan participation, reflecting patient volume or reimbursement activity in these insurance models. |
| PPO | Decimal | False |
Financial or operational value specifically associated with Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) activities, independent of other insurance types. |
| Payer Id | String | False |
Unique identifier assigned to the payer organization (such as an insurance company or benefits administrator) that is linked to the account. |
| Photo | String | False |
Path or identifier for the profile photo or avatar associated with the account, typically stored as a URL or document ID within the system. |
| Practice Near Hospital? | Bool | False |
Indicates whether the healthcare provider's practice is geographically located near a hospital. This is true if in proximity, false if not. |
| Practice at Hospital? | Bool | False |
Indicates whether the provider actively practices within a hospital setting. This is true if hospital-based practice is confirmed, false otherwise. |
| Preferred Name | String | False |
The preferred or commonly used name of the individual associated with the account, which can differ from their legal or official name. |
| Regional Strategy | String | False |
Custom-defined strategic classification assigned to the account based on geographic region, used to align with marketing, sales, or operational goals. |
| Restricted Products | String | False |
List of products that are restricted for the account based on compliance, legal, or corporate policy. Restrictions can affect sales eligibility, marketing outreach, or product visibility. |
| Sample Default | String | False |
Indicates the default sampling status for the account, sourced from the field sample_default__v in Veeva Vault. This can reflect whether the account is pre-set to receive sample materials. |
| Segmentations | String | False |
Represents the segmentation classifications assigned to the account, as recorded in the segmentations__v field. Common segmentations can include territory grouping, business tier, or product alignment strategy. |
| Speaker? | Bool | False |
Boolean flag that identifies whether the account has been designated as a speaker, typically for events, webinars, or professional engagements. Derived from speaker__c. |
| Specialty | String | False |
Denotes the primary area of medical or professional specialization for the account, sourced from specialty_1__v. This could include cardiology, oncology, internal medicine, and others. |
| Specialty 2 | String | False |
Captures the secondary specialty associated with the account, from the field specialty_2__v. This allows for tracking dual-specialty professionals where applicable. |
| Spend Amount | String | False |
Indicates the total spend associated with the account, as recorded in spend_amount__c. This value typically reflects promotional, educational, or marketing spend in monetary terms. |
| Suffix | String | False |
Displays any professional or academic suffix tied to the account, such as MD, DO, PhD, sourced from suffix_cda__v. |
| Target? | Bool | False |
Boolean field indicating whether the account is actively targeted in sales or marketing campaigns. Based on the field target__c, this flag helps prioritize engagement. |
| Tax Status | String | False |
Describes the account's tax classification or exemption status, retrieved from tax_status__c. This is useful for compliance and invoicing considerations. |
| Territory Test Veeva | String | False |
Internal test field (territory_test__v) used to validate or simulate account-territory alignment scenarios within Veeva Vault environments. |
| Total # Lives | Decimal | False |
Represents the estimated number of covered lives associated with the account, as captured in total_lives__c. Often used in payer or provider segmentation analysis. |
| Total # MDs/DOs | Decimal | False |
Indicates the total number of licensed MDs and DOs affiliated with the account, from total_mds_dos__c. Supports capacity and reach assessments. |
| Total # Pharmacists | Decimal | False |
Total number of pharmacists tied to the account, sourced from total_pharmacists__c. Often relevant in retail or hospital network settings. |
| Total # Physicians Enrolled | Decimal | False |
The total count of physicians enrolled in programs, trials, or initiatives associated with the account, recorded in total_physicians_enrolled__c. |
| Total Revenue (000) | Decimal | False |
Shows the total revenue generated by the account, expressed in thousands of dollars, from the field total_revenue_000__c. This metric supports financial and performance reporting. |
| Total Revenue (000) Corp | Decimal | True |
Represents the total corporate revenue for the account, expressed in thousands. This value is typically aggregated from internal financial systems and can be used for reporting and segmentation purposes. |
| Veeva Link URL | String | False |
Contains the direct URL linking this account record to its associated Veeva Link profile. This can be used for cross-referencing external reference data and enhanced insights. |
| Match ID | String | False |
A unique identifier used during the account matching process to link this record with potential duplicates or external sources. Supports data deduplication and integrity checks. |
| String | False |
Captures the WhatsApp contact number associated with the account, if available. This is useful for tracking communication preferences or enabling messaging campaigns. | |
| SMS | String | False |
Stores the mobile number or short code designated for SMS communication with the account. Enables integration with messaging platforms and outreach initiatives. |
| Account Source | String | False |
Indicates the origin of the account record, such as CRM import, data migration, or manual entry. Helps in data lineage tracking and record auditing. |
| Account Description | String | False |
Provides a free-text description or narrative about the account, typically summarizing its key characteristics, purpose, or distinctions. |
| Fax | String | False |
Contains the fax number associated with the account. Retained for use cases that still require traditional fax communication or historical records. |
| First Name | String | False |
The given name of the individual associated with the account. This field is relevant when the account represents a person or HCP. |
| Is Person Account | Bool | True |
Indicates whether the account is classified as a person account rather than a business entity. True for individual-based records such as HCPs. |
| Last Name | String | False |
The family name or surname of the individual linked to the account. Relevant when the record type is a person account. |
| Asst. Phone | String | False |
The contact phone number of the assistant or support person affiliated with the account, typically used for scheduling or administrative follow-ups. |
| Primary Email | String | False |
The main email address associated with the account. Serves as the preferred email for communications, alerts, or correspondence. |
| Home Phone | String | False |
Represents the home phone number of the person linked to the account. Generally applicable only to person accounts. |
| Mobile Phone | String | False |
Captures the mobile or cellular phone number of the account, typically used for text messaging or on-the-go communication. |
| Other Phone | String | False |
An additional or secondary phone number related to the account. This is used when more than one contact number is available. |
| Title | String | False |
Indicates the professional title or designation of the individual account holder, such as 'Dr.', 'Manager', or 'Pharmacist'. |
| Office Phone | String | False |
Represents the main office or work phone number associated with the account. Frequently used in Business-to-Business (B2B) or Healthcare Organization (HCO) contexts. |
| Account Rating | String | False |
Indicates the qualitative or quantitative rating assigned to the account, typically used to assess its importance, potential, or priority within the organization. |
| Salutation | String | False |
Stores the formal greeting or title for the individual account, such as Mr., Ms., Dr., used in communications and printed materials. |
| Account Type2 | String | False |
Specifies the secondary classification of the account, helping to further segment accounts beyond the primary account type. |
| Business Professional Person | String | False |
Flags whether the account is associated with a person who meets criteria for being classified as a business professional, based on industry regulations or internal definitions. |
| Country | String | False |
Captures the country in which the account is registered or primarily operates, used for regional segmentation, reporting, and compliance. |
| Primary Parent | String | False |
References the parent account that is hierarchically above this account in the organizational structure, typically used to model business relationships or ownership. |
| Owner | String | False |
Identifies the internal system user who is currently assigned as the owner of this account, responsible for managing interactions and data updates. |
| Account Search Business | String | True |
Stores a normalized version of the business name to improve search performance and consistency in lookup operations across the platform. |
| Account Search FirstLast | String | True |
Stores a search-optimized concatenation of the account's first and last name, formatted as FirstName LastName, to support person-based account queries. |
| Account Search LastFirst | String | True |
Stores a search-optimized concatenation of the account's name in LastName FirstName format, aiding reverse-name lookup functionality. |
| Color | String | True |
Represents a color value associated with the account for visual categorization or UI customization within dashboards or reports. |
| Formatted Name | String | True |
Provides the full formatted display name of the account as it should appear in UI components and formal communications. |
| Signature Page Display Name | String | True |
Specifies the name that appears on signature pages in documents generated by the system, formatted for legal or professional presentation. |
| Spend Status Value | String | True |
Contains a numeric or string code representing the account's spend status, used in financial segmentation and compliance workflows. |
| Spend Status | String | True |
Describes the financial engagement level of the account, indicating whether it is actively spending, inactive, or under review. |
| Veeva Link | String | True |
Provides a link to the corresponding account profile within Veeva Link, enabling users to access enriched reference data and relationship insights. |
| Legacy CRM Id | String | False |
Stores the account identifier from a previous CRM system used before migrating to Veeva Vault, for reference and data mapping purposes. |
| Primary City | String | False |
Captures the primary city associated with the account, typically used in address records and regional reporting. |
| Primary Country | String | False |
Indicates the main country tied to the account's primary location, supporting geographical grouping and regulatory segmentation. |
| Primary State | String | False |
Captures the state or province of the account's primary address, used for compliance, routing, and reporting purposes. |
| Primary Postal Code | String | False |
Stores the zip or postal code of the account's primary address, used in mailings, territory assignment, and location-based analytics. |
| Engage Profile Status | String | False |
Indicates the current status of the account's Engage profile, such as active, inactive, or pending, used to track digital communication readiness. |
| Veeva Network ID | String | False |
Unique identifier assigned to the account in the Veeva Network system, used for integration and data synchronization across Veeva applications. |
| Medical Identifier | String | False |
A standardized medical ID number or code associated with the healthcare professional, often used for credential verification or regulatory purposes. |
| Country Code | String | False |
Two-letter ISO code representing the country associated with the account's address or licensure. |
| VCountry | String | False |
Internal Veeva-specific representation of the country, used for localization or regional reporting customization. |
| Language | String | False |
Preferred language of the healthcare professional or institution, used for content personalization and communication. |
| In Merge | String | True |
System flag indicating whether the account is currently part of a merge operation or has been recently merged with another record. |
| HCP Facing Display Name | String | True |
Formatted name string displayed to healthcare professionals in applications or communication materials, which can include honorifics, first name, last name, and suffix. |
| Veeva ID | String | False |
System-generated unique identifier within Veeva Vault that distinguishes this account from all others. |
| Prefix | String | False |
Honorific or courtesy title such as Dr., Mr., Ms., typically used in formal communications with the healthcare professional. |
| Prescriber | Bool | False |
Boolean flag indicating whether the healthcare professional has prescribing authority according to regulatory or institutional guidelines. |
| Year of Birth | Decimal | False |
Year the healthcare professional was born, used for demographic analysis or compliance segmentation. |
| Speaker | Bool | False |
Boolean value that designates whether the healthcare professional serves as a speaker for events, webinars, or promotional activities. |
| Target | Bool | False |
Indicates whether the healthcare professional is considered a strategic engagement target, based on marketing or medical criteria. |
| HCP Type | String | False |
Defines the professional classification of the healthcare provider, such as physician, nurse practitioner, or pharmacist. |
| Primary Specialty | String | False |
The main clinical specialty or area of practice for the healthcare professional, such as cardiology or oncology. |
| All Specialties | String | False |
Comma-separated list of all clinical specialties the professional is associated with, allowing for broader categorization in segmentation. |
| Primary Specialty Group | String | False |
High-level grouping that categorizes the primary specialty into broader medical fields for reporting purposes. |
| All Specialty Groups | String | False |
Comma-separated list of all specialty groups applicable to the healthcare professional, supporting multi-specialty classification. |
| Primary Medical Degree | String | False |
Highest medical degree earned, such as MD, DO, or MBBS, used for qualification and credential records. |
| All Medical Degrees | String | False |
Comma-separated list of all medical degrees held by the healthcare professional, supporting detailed credential documentation. |
| Status | String | False |
Current account status in the system, such as Active, Inactive, or Suspended, used for operational and compliance tracking. |
| Level | String | False |
Categorization of account seniority or role importance, such as Tier 1 or National Key Opinion Leader (KOL). |
| Adopter Type | String | False |
Indicates the healthcare professional's innovation adoption profile, such as Early Adopter, Majority, or Laggard, often used in marketing strategy. |
| Age Range | String | False |
Estimated age bracket of the healthcare professional, typically expressed in ranges like 30-39 or 50-59 for demographic segmentation. |
| Clinical Researcher | String | False |
Boolean value indicating whether the professional is involved in clinical research activities, used for investigator targeting and trial planning. |
| HCO Type | String | False |
Indicates the classification of the Healthcare Organization (HCO) as defined in the Clinical Data Architecture (CDA). This field helps categorize the organization based on its role in the clinical or research setting. |
| Website | String | False |
The official website URL of the Healthcare Organization, captured from the CDA system. This is used for reference, communication, and verification purposes. |
| Study Site | Bool | False |
Boolean flag that specifies whether the Healthcare Organization is designated as an approved study site for clinical trials or research activities. A value of true indicates active participation. |
| HCO Name | String | True |
The full legal name of the Healthcare Organization as recorded in the CDA system. This serves as the primary display identifier for reporting and data integration. |
| Primary Owner | String | False |
The username or system identifier of the individual who holds ownership responsibility for the HCO record within Veeva Vault. This owner is typically accountable for data accuracy and updates. |