The form field types

The form field types

Intro

When you create a form with the form editor, you can add fields. The fields form the basis for the form and determine what the end user can or should fill in.
Based on the field types, graphs can be created and workflows can be configured.


You can add fields to your form by dragging the field types from the left column to the middle column. As soon as you do this, you will be asked what the title of your new field is and once you enter it, the new field will be created. You will see it appear directly in the preview on the right.

When you are on th eGreen pen Click from the field, you will reach the properties field. Here you will find under the Value Tab, the field type specific properties.
But which field type, with which properties is most convenient in which situation? We try to answer that question in this article.

1: The title field

The title field is a field used in standing forms to create titles or headings between fields:

Title:

Warning notification:

You can also give these titles a framework. For example, you can make warnings in a form.

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Text

You can also simply show text in a form. This can even be done with layout:

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Info
Conditions:The form is a standing form

2: The label field

The label field is there to show certain conclusions to the user. This can be useful in a questionnaire form in which you draw interim conclusions that you want to share with the user. You can (of course) determine the color and text of the label yourself.

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The link field can be used in any form type and contains a fixed link to a web address that opens (by default) in a new tab.

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This can be useful if you want to conduct people to other locations.

4: The text input area

The text area can be used in each form and ensures that your used text can fill in. However, this area can be used in 5 ways. Under the value settings of the field, you can determine whether this area:

Standard text

A standard text area. If so, the user can fill in text.
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A number field

It is a number field. If so, you can indicate whether there is a minimum number, what the maximum number is, and in which steps the user can go up or down. You can create a text field a number field by indicating in the 2nd tab "It is numerical".

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A date field

A date field is there to select a date and/or time. You can control if there are restrictions on the selection and how the date appears.
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An index field

An index field is not user customizable field that shows a unique number. With each new registration, this number is increased by 1.
This way you can have unique codes/numbers generated. This field type is also often used for More complex unique codes.
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A link field is a field in which users can place their link and save it. You can also block this field and have them automatically filled by a Math trigger.

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5: The multi-line text input field

The multi-line text input field is a text field that covers multiple rows. This field type is ideal for when users want to release a lot of text as with an explanation.

Standard text input

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Text input with layout

You can also give the end user the opportunity to apply formatting to the text. You can do this by turning on HTML editing.
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6: The field of choice

The selection field is a field in which users can choose from a number of options. This can be one option, but if you make the field multiple options, it can also be multiple options.How these options end up in the field can be configured in 3 ways.

1: Fixed options

An Fixed list. You can add fixed options by going to the value settings of the field. A user can then choose from this. This can be useful if it concerns fixed options that are only needed within this form.


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2: Dynamic list

You can also make a fixed list dynamic. You can do this by Is dynamic on Yes to put. As soon as you do this, the user is given the choice to supplement your fixed list with his own options. This way, every customer can use your field with options but also supplement it themselves.

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3: Reference list

You can also have an Creating references to other forms. This allows you to develop a system where forms use each other. For example, you can create a form that is a list of work equipment that serves as input for numerous other forms

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7: The checkbox field

The checkbox field is a field in which users can choose from a number of options. This can be one option, but if you make the field multiple options, it can also be multiple options. How these options end up in the field can be configured in 3 ways.

1: Fixed options

An  Fixed list. You can add fixed options by going to the value settings of the field. A user can then choose from this. This can be useful if it concerns fixed options that are only needed within this form.

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2: Dynamic list

You can also make a fixed list dynamic. You can do this by Is dynamic on Yes to put. As soon as you do this, the user is given the choice to supplement your fixed list with his own options. This way, every customer can use your field with options but also supplement it themselves.
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3: Reference list

You can also have an Creating references to other forms. This allows you to develop a system where forms use each other. For example, you can create a form that is a list of work equipment that serves as input for numerous other forms
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8: The list field

Standard List

The list field is also a field that can be used in any form type. It allows the user to make a list themselves.
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Logbook list

It is also possible to put the list field in log mode. With each new item, it will automatically appear who the creator is and when this item has been added.
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9: The file upload field

A standard file upload

With a file upload field, you can let users upload files and attach them to registration. This can be some but also multiple photos/files.

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Photo uploader

On mobile, users can take a photo instantly, making it even easier to make registrations.
You can also have the user draw about the photo if you wish.

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More information about this type field type can be found in this article:The file upload field

10: The video field

With a video field you can add Youtube or Vimeo videos to your forms. This is ideal for making quizen to inform or test employees.

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More information about this type field type can be found in this article:The video field


11: The status field

Default status

With a status field, you can let the user choose from a number of options with a color. This can be very useful for statuses that stand out in overviews.
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Status buttons

If you only have a few options, it is better to use status buttons. This saves users a click and works better on mobile where larger buttons work better.
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With Status change notifications It is also possible to have these fields automatically get the right color. This means that you always have a good overview.

12: The location field

With a location field, you can let the users save a location. The user can do this by manually dragging, but also by sharing its current location.

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13: The signatures field

The signatures field allows you to have users sign. This allows you to always prove that it was signed for approval during registration.

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14: The integrated form field

An integrated form field allows you to create registrations under existing registrations. This is often used for measures and/or tasks. How to do this is best to readHere.

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15: The empty space field

The empty space field is mainly there for standing forms with multiple columns. This allows you to determine the position of titles and fields within your form.

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These are the form types you can use. All these fields have plenty of features that you can use and are readily available on mobile. In addition, you can assign advanced triggers to these fields andHide fields.

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