Learn About Custom Fields
What is a Custom Field?
A Custom Field is an additional data field or attribute that can be added to existing services or actions. It allows users to customise and tailor the information collected to specific needs or requirements. These fields provide flexibility in capturing and organising data within the system. These fields can be customised and tailored to specific needs or requirements.
What type of Custom Fields are in Case Manager?
Date Field: The Date field lets people enter a date in the proper format, or choose a date via a date picker calendar.
Boolean field: Allows the user to add a tick-box.
Float field: Allows the user to add numbers with a decimal place.
Integer field: Allows the user to add a whole number.
String field: Allows the user to add a text Area with a character limit of 255 characters.
Text field: Allows the user to add a text block area to enter text.
Time field: Allows the user to add specific time spent.
Timestamp field: Allows the user to add a specific time that cannot be changed.
Address field: Allows the user to add an address block.
Mapped location field: Allows the user to add the coordinates of a location.
URL field: Allows the user to add an external web link.
Unique reference: Allows the user to add a reference to unique numbers.
Vocabulary values field: Allows the user to add a predefined list of values.
Single-value pick-list: Allows the user to add a single-value option pick-list.
Multi-value pick-list: Allows the user to add a multi-value option pick-list.
Where can I find Custom Fields?
Case Manager keeps all the custom fields that caseworkers can create under the heading Custom Fields. (This can be found in the 'Administration' section of your navigation bar).
A Field List vs a Field
A Field List is a predefined set of fields that can be used to categorise and organise custom fields. It provides a structure for grouping related fields together. When creating a custom field, you can choose to add it to an existing field list or create a new one.
On the other hand, a Field is an individual custom field that collects specific information. It represents a single attribute or data field that can be added to services or actions within the system. Fields can be customised and tailored to meet specific needs or requirements, allowing users to collect and organise data according to their preferences.
Field lists provide a way to organise and manage multiple fields that share a common purpose or theme, while fields themselves represent the actual data collection points within the system.
Ricky Astle
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