Custom Fields

Overview: The Custom Fields section allows you to add extra data entry fields to pre-generated forms, enabling you to collect additional information as per your organization’s requirements. Customize fields for clients, employees, or other modules to streamline data collection and reporting.


Key Features

  • Add Custom Fields: Create additional fields for forms.

  • Field Types: Choose from various field types (e.g., text, dropdown, date).

  • Customization: Define field labels, values, and visibility settings.

  • Flexibility: Tailor forms to meet specific data collection needs.


1. Adding Custom Fields

  • Purpose: Add extra fields to forms for additional data collection.

  • Steps to Add a Field:

    1. Navigate to Custom Fields > Add Field.

    2. Select the Module (e.g., Client, Employee).

    3. Configure the following settings:

      • Field Label: Name of the field (e.g., "Test").

      • Field Type: Choose the type of field (e.g., text, dropdown).

      • Values: Enter options for dropdown fields (if applicable).

      • Required: Mark the field as mandatory (Yes/No).

      • Show in Table View: Display the field in table views.

      • Allow Export in Table View: Include the field in exported data.

    4. Save the field to apply it to the selected module.


2. Managing Custom Fields

  • Purpose: View and manage existing custom fields.

  • Steps to Manage Fields:

    1. Go to Custom Fields > View Fields.

    2. Review the list of fields for each module (e.g., Client, Employee).

    3. Edit or delete fields as needed.


3. Field Configuration Options

  • Field Label: The name or title of the field (e.g., "Employee ID").

  • Field Type: The type of data the field will collect (e.g., text, number, date).

  • Values: Predefined options for dropdown or multi-select fields.

  • Required: Whether the field is mandatory for form submission.

  • Show in Table View: Display the field in table views for easy reference.

  • Allow Export in Table View: Include the field in exported data files.

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