Types
The Type of a field refers to the category or format of data that a particular field can store or represent. It defines the nature of the information that can be input or stored within that field.
Checkbox
A Checkbox type field is used to capture a binary choice, usually indicating an on/off or true/false decision. It serves as a simple allowing users to make a binary choice and can be employed as a restrictive field. Thus, values for the restriction must be entered as either "yes" or "no" (alternatively, "1" or "0").
Date-Time Picker
A Date-Time Picker type field allows users to select a specific date and time from a calendar or input field.
Datetime Range
A Datetime Range type field enables users to define a range between two specific dates and times.
Drag Element
The Drag Element type features an icon with drag-and-drop functionality, allowing users to seamlessly add a generic element to another generic element by simply dragging and dropping it. Upon adding, the icon of the element is displayed for easy reference.
Drag Molecule
The Drag Molecule type features an icon with drag-and-drop functionality, allowing users to seamlessly add a molecule to a generic element by simply dragging and dropping it. Upon adding, the molecule image and its name is displayed for easy reference.
Drag Sample
The Drag Sample type features an icon with drag-and-drop functionality, allowing users to seamlessly add a sample to a generic element by simply dragging and dropping it. Upon adding, the sample image is displayed for easy reference.
Formula-Field
A Formula-Field type field is used to perform calculations based on specified inputs.
Input Group
An Input Group type field groups the fields together and displays them as one field.
Integer
An Integer type field is used for storing integer.
Select
A Select type field offers users a dropdown menu with a curated list of predefined options. End-users can conveniently choose from this list, which consists of custom-defined values.
Select (Multiple)
A Select (Multiple) type field allows users to select multiple options from a dropdown menu. This type field is useful when you want to allow users to choose several options from a list of predefined options.
System-Defined
A System-Defined type field consists of a numeric field and a corresponding unit selector. Users can enter a value in the input field while choosing from a set of predefined units in the selector.
Table
A Table type field presents structured data in a tabular format, allowing users to view, edit, and manage multiple records.
Text
A Text type field is used for entering and displaying textual information. You can use this field to enter any short, written information.
Textarea
A Textarea type field provides a larger input area for users to enter and edit multi-line textual content.
Text-Formula
A Text-Formula type field provides a dynamic text output by combining multiple Text fields from this and other layers in one display. This field type is useful when you want to display a text that is a combination of multiple Text fields.The Text fields can be separated by different separators like space, comma, etc. The default separator is a dot (.).
Upload
The Upload type field is used for uploading and storing files. A file can be uploaded via drag & drop or browsing the computer.