Configuring fields : Custom Fields
When creating or editing a custom field, a configuration panel appears with several settings, these settings control how the field behaves, what data it accepts, and how it appears to users. Below is a detailed explanation of each configuration option.
Field Label | The field label is the name that appears on the form and record view to identify the field. It is a mandatory setting. The label accepts up to 50 characters. |
Mandatory | The mandatory toggle controls whether users are required to fill in this field before saving a record. When turned on, the field must have a value and the record cannot be submitted without it. When turned off, the field is optional and can be left blank. |
Max Digits Allowed | This setting defines the maximum total number of digits that can be entered in the field, including both the integer and decimal portions of the number. It is a required setting for numeric field types. For example, setting this to 16 means the field will not accept a number with more than 16 digits in total. |
Number of Decimal Places | This setting specifies how many digits are allowed after the decimal point. It is required for decimal field types and determines the level of precision the field supports. For example, setting this to 3 means values like 12.345 would be valid, giving you control over how granular the stored data can be. |
Encrypt Data | The encrypt data toggle controls whether the value stored in this field is encrypted at the data level. When enabled, the field's content is stored in an encrypted format, adding an extra layer of protection for sensitive information. This is particularly useful for fields that may contain confidential or personally identifiable data. |
| Show Tooltip | The show tooltip toggle enables or disables the tooltip feature for this field. When turned on, a hint or guidance message is displayed to users while interacting with the field, helping them understand what value is expected. When turned off, no tooltip is shown. |
Tooltip Message | The tooltip message is the actual text that will be displayed to the user as guidance. It is a required field when the tooltip is enabled and supports up to 100 characters. |
Show Type | The show type option controls how the tooltip message is presented to the user. There are two display options to choose from: Placeholder : The tooltip message appears as placeholder text inside the input field itself, visible before the user begins typing. This keeps the interface clean while still providing guidance. Info Icon : the tooltip message is displayed when the user hovers over or taps a small information icon placed next to the field label. This is useful when you want the field to appear uncluttered while still making help text accessible on demand. |
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