Appendix 1 - Field Types in Custom Forms and Custom Lists
Field Type |
How the field will be displayed in the target form |
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Short Answer |
Single line text box. |
Long Answer |
Multi line text box. |
Date and Time |
Displays date field with calendar icon to choose a date. If configured for time, displays a drop-down that shows time at intervals of 15 minutes, for the user to choose the time. |
Phone number |
Displays single line text field for entering phone number. If configured, shows an additional box for 'Extension' number |
Check box |
Displays a checkbox for the field. |
Choices |
Displays a drop-down for the user to choose an option. The options to be shown are to be configured from the 'Forms' interface. Example: Field Label = Mode of Service Options = Site Visit, Remote Access 'Choices' is an alternative to 'Custom Lists'. Choices can be used to create an ad-hc drop-down for a form, rather than creating a custom list under the 'Lists' interface and choosing it for the field in a custom form. |
Section Break |
Allows us to insert a break in the form between sections in a single form. |
Built-in lists |
Displays a drop-down menu with options defined in the selected built-in list |
Custom Lists |
Displays a drop-down menu with options defined in the custom list |