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This field type is similar to a web page view field and can contain HTML, text field references and expressions.  Unlike a web page view field, there are no options to save the data.
 
This field type is similar to a web page view field and can contain HTML, text field references and expressions.  Unlike a web page view field, there are no options to save the data.
 
 
<u>'''Field Options'''</u>
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<u>'''Field Options''' </u>
  
* '''Allow Empty''': N/A
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* '''Display Order''': The order (relative to other fields) in which this field is displayed
* '''Default Text''': N/A
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* '''Tab Name''': Displays the field under a given tab
* '''Options''': Variables
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* '''Field Name''': The name of the field, used internally to reference the user's input
* '''Track Changes''': Yes
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* '''[[Caption]]''': The leading question or prologue before the field
* '''Store To Value''': No
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* '''Track Changes''': Keeps track of changes made to this field
 
 
 
<u>'''Special Options for Field'''</u>
 
<u>'''Special Options for Field'''</u>
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The field in '''view''' mode is shown at the top of the page.  The body combines text, HTML and variable references.
 
The field in '''view''' mode is shown at the top of the page.  The body combines text, HTML and variable references.
 
 
<u>'''Field Validation'''</u>
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<u>'''Services'''</u>
  
* '''Type''': N/A
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* '''Enable Map Service''': displays the map icon next to the field name that will launch the user’s selected map service and display a map of the content of the field
* '''JavaScript Validation''': N/A
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* '''Enable People Search Service''': displays the search Internet icon next to the field name that will launch a variety of search services and display the contact details from those services
* '''Message''': N/A
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* '''Enable Organization Search Service''': displays the search Internet icon next to the field name that will launch a variety of search services and display the organisations details from those services
* '''HTML Tag''': N/A
 
 
 
 
<u>'''Field Formatting Options'''</u>
 
<u>'''Field Formatting Options'''</u>
  
'''Height''': N/A '''Measure''': '''Default''':
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* '''Read Only''': Checkbox
'''Width''': N/A '''Measure''': '''Default''':
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* '''HTML Tag''': Additional attributes to the field HTML tag
'''Number Format''': N/A
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* '''[[Custom Fields – Detailed Descriptions#Visibility Condition|Visibility Condition]]''': Conditions upon which the field is visible
'''Style''': N/A
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'''Tool Tip''': N/A
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<u>'''Role - Field Permissions'''</u>
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These [[Custom Fields UTA Status Permissions|fields]] allow you to control who is allowed and who is denied viewing and/or modifying the field.
 
 
 
<u>'''Notes'''</u>
 
<u>'''Notes'''</u>

Revision as of 15:16, 4 May 2009

Field Display

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General Description

This field type is similar to a web page view field and can contain HTML, text field references and expressions. Unlike a web page view field, there are no options to save the data.

Field Options

  • Display Order: The order (relative to other fields) in which this field is displayed
  • Tab Name: Displays the field under a given tab
  • Field Name: The name of the field, used internally to reference the user's input
  • Caption: The leading question or prologue before the field
  • Track Changes: Keeps track of changes made to this field

Special Options for Field

Variables – set this area to the content required.

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e.g. <script>var datestr='@parent.submission year@'; datestr=parseInt(datestr.substring(0,4)); document.write(datestr);</script>

The field in view mode is shown at the top of the page. The body combines text, HTML and variable references.

Services

  • Enable Map Service: displays the map icon next to the field name that will launch the user’s selected map service and display a map of the content of the field
  • Enable People Search Service: displays the search Internet icon next to the field name that will launch a variety of search services and display the contact details from those services
  • Enable Organization Search Service: displays the search Internet icon next to the field name that will launch a variety of search services and display the organisations details from those services

Field Formatting Options

  • Read Only: Checkbox
  • HTML Tag: Additional attributes to the field HTML tag
  • Visibility Condition: Conditions upon which the field is visible

Role - Field Permissions

These fields allow you to control who is allowed and who is denied viewing and/or modifying the field.

Notes

Nothing is stored to the database when this field type is used.