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Field Properties FAQ

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Field

Q: What is Field?

Different fields can be used to collect different data. You have to be careful when you choose fields because it affects whether Formula, Data Linkage, Lookup, and other functions can work as intended.

Q: What fields support formula setting?

Fields that support setting formulas include Single Line, Multi Line, Number, and Date&Time.


Field Properties

Q: What are Field Properties?

Field properties are unique settings for each field, allowing you to customize its appearance and behavior. These properties are crucial for ensuring your fields work exactly how you need them to.

There are unique properties based on field types and common properties such as field name, description, and hint text.

Q: Where to Set Field Properties?

In a form, select a field on the Design page and go to Field Properties to edit the settings:

Q: What are Common Field Properties?

Except for the Field Name and Description, below are the common field properties frequently used:

Field Property

Function

Use case

Additional explanations for the field.

When collecting customer information, showcase the correct format of phone numbers.

Initial Value

Set the default value of a field.

  • When making a purchase, set the purchase time to be the time when the form was submitted.

  • When making an item request, set the default approver as the direct lead of the current user.

60+ spreadsheet-like formulas covering math calculations, logic, text, date, and advanced operations.

  • Calculate the time between the two dates.

  • Summary of the sales amounts.

Retrieve data that meets certain conditions from other forms or aggregate tables.

Automatically fill in the product price based on the selected product name.

Retrieve all the data from other forms using Single Select or Multi Select fields.

List available vehicles based on their status.

Validation

Ensure the required fields are filled and check for duplicate values.

  • Request the customer to sign the name in a contract for confirmation.

  • Prevent repeated feedback by duplicate checks.

Field Permissions

Set if a field is visible and editable for members.

Allow customers to view but not edit medical details in a medical application form.

Set the field width to control the number of fields in a line.

layout. Add up to four fields in a row to make the form compact.

Q: What are Unique Field Properties?

Below are the frequently used unique field properties:

Unique Field Property

Available Field Type

Function

Use case

Format

Restrict data format.

  • Validate email addresses in membership registration.

  • When filling a contract, restrict the tax rate to the percentage format.

  • Restrict the date or time format.

Scan Codes

Enter data by scanning barcodes.

Quickly fill in product information by scanning SKU barcodes.

Option

Options for single or multiple choices.

Add options for single or multiple selections as needed.

Display Rules

Condition logic settings for the Radio field

Change fields and questions dynamically based on user interactions.

Layout

Display options vertically or horizontally.

Display choices in a vertical or horizontal layout.

Available Options

Define the selection scope for the Member, Members, Department, and Departments fields.

When making an item request, limit approvers to the administration department or administration managers.

Pattern

Choose a pattern

Enhance the form design with a pattern.

Data Source

Retrieve data from any Jodoo database in the form.

Automatically retrieve product details when making a purchase.

Rule

Generate serial numbers with a customized pattern.

Automatically generate the order or membership IDs.

Triggered Action

Set the triggered actions for integrations or APIs.

Track Amazon packages per order.

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