Custom fields

Click New to create a new custom field. The New Custom Field screen displays as per below.

• Name is the name of the field. This will appear where the field is shown.
• Custom Field Group allows you to add the field to a field group.
• Field Type is the type of field. The following types are available:
  • Boolean is a true/false choice.
  • Date is a date.
  • Decimal is a number with decimal places (e.g. 2.50)
  • Integer is a whole number with no decimal places (e.g. 2)
  • Text is a text field.

• Tick Required Field if you wish to make this field mandatory.

  If Required Field is checked to indicate the custom field is mandatory then staff will need to be informed/trained on its usage as well as what to key in to avoid potential confusion when the validation error message pops up advising input for the field is required.

• Tick Include in Cube to include this field in cubes.

1. Click New to create a new row. The Custom Field Applies screen displays.

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2. Select the location where you want the field to apply. You can apply a custom field to Cards, Products or Machines.
3. Repeat the process to define as many applications as you wish.

• If your field appears on Cards, it will be available immediately for new and existing cards.
• If your field appears on Products or Machines, it will be available for new records immediately, but will be copied to existing records overnight.