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Custom Fields now have the ability to hide the '''"Caption"''' field but will detect and display any comments included in the '''"Instructions"''' field.  This is accomplished by adding a check mark to the “Hide Caption” custom field option and added instruction text to the Instructions field. This enhancement adds layout improvements when displaying captions and instructions in applications and forms.
 
  
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Custom Fields with the '''Hide Caption''' option enabled will display the text contained in the '''Instructions''' field. This enables users to display instructions above an input without including a caption. This is achieved by simply selecting the '''Hide Caption''' radio button and entering text into the Instructions field.
  
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==How to Implement this Feature==
''The '''Hide Caption''' option will hide the caption text from being displayed, however any text inserted into the Instructions field will be detected and displayed.''
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4. Edit the desired (or create a new) ''Custom Field''
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5. Add a checkmark to the '''Hide Caption''' option in the '''Caption Location''' field
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6. Add instructions text into the '''Instructions''' field
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7. Click on the '''Save''' button at the bottom of the screen
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''The '''Hide Caption''' option will hide the caption from being displayed, however text in the Instructions field will now be displayed above the input as of the January 2016 upgrade.''
  
 
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Latest revision as of 13:28, 8 March 2016

How.png This article will explain how you can implement this feature for use on your SmartSimple system.

Overview

Custom Fields with the Hide Caption option enabled will display the text contained in the Instructions field. This enables users to display instructions above an input without including a caption. This is achieved by simply selecting the Hide Caption radio button and entering text into the Instructions field.


How to Implement this Feature

1. Go to the desired UTA, click on the Configuration Settings icon

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2. Select the relevant Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 tab

3. Click on the Custom Fields hyperlink

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The Custom Fields list is displayed.

4. Edit the desired (or create a new) Custom Field

5. Add a checkmark to the Hide Caption option in the Caption Location field

6. Add instructions text into the Instructions field

7. Click on the Save button at the bottom of the screen


Hide caption custom field option.png
The Hide Caption option will hide the caption from being displayed, however text in the Instructions field will now be displayed above the input as of the January 2016 upgrade.


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