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This field type is used to store a value that you do not want to display to the [[User|user]], but that you may wish to use in a calculated value field or a report.
 
This field type is used to store a value that you do not want to display to the [[User|user]], but that you may wish to use in a calculated value field or a report.
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Value on the field is updated only once when the record is updated for the first time (Save Draft, Save, Submit).
 
 
 
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Revision as of 11:39, 12 August 2013

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General Description

This field type is used to store a value that you do not want to display to the user, but that you may wish to use in a calculated value field or a report. Value on the field is updated only once when the record is updated for the first time (Save Draft, Save, Submit).

Field Options

Option Description Format
Custom Field ID The unique ID number associated with the custom field. Not Applicable
Field Type The list of available Field Types. @fieldtype@
Field Name The name of the field, used internally to reference the user's input; @fieldname@
Caption  The leading question or prologue before the field. @caption@
Display Order  The order (relative to other fields) in which this field is displayed. @displayorder@
Description Definition and general description of the custom field. Will not be displayed. @description@
  • Track Changes: Keeps track of changes made to this field.
  • On New Record: Controls how the field should be displayed until record has been saved once.
    • Always Display: Field will be exposed both before and after the record is saved.
    • Hide on New Record: Field will be hidden until record is saved.
    • Only Show on New Record: Field will be exposed until record is saved, and then it will be hidden. This option is useful for fields that provide instructions for filling out forms before saving.

Special Options for Field

  • Default Value