Field definition
A Field represents a specific type of data to be collected in a Form. Fields can be combined in any way you choose to collect the information you need. Fields can be used in Forms and Subforms and have a variety of Properties.
Field Data Model
A Field can represent:
- Text
- Check-boxes
- Quantities
- Calculations
- Geographic Coordinates
- and more
Please see our the Field Types reference manual for a full list of supported types.
Fields can also have user-defined settings, which allow you to set a field as:
- Required for Users to fill out
- Hidden from Users adding Records
- Relevant, or not, for the current Record
You can also set rules as to when a Record is Valid or not.
And you can define one or more fields as Key fields for the Form.
Need a specific Field Type that is not currently present? Don't hesitate to get in touch, and we can explore the possibility of including it in a future release.
Field types
When importing fields in ActivityInfo you can use the following FieldTypes:
| FieldType Name | Explanation |
|---|---|
attachment |
Attachment field |
date |
Date field |
| calculated | Calculated field |
fortnight |
|
geopoint |
Geographic Point field |
month |
Month field |
multiple select |
Multiple Selection field |
narrative |
Multi-line text field |
quantity |
Quantity field |
| reference | Reference field |
| section header | Section Header |
| serial | Serial Number field |
single select |
Single Selection field |
subform |
Subform |
| text | Text field |
week |
Week field |
| user | User field |