Choose fields by data purpose, not appearance alone. The type determines validation, storage, relationships and how the value can be used in search, reports, conditions or exports.
Text and numeric fields
| Field | Use |
|---|
| Text | Short names, codes and single-line values. |
| Textarea / Comments | Long descriptions, notes and narrative responses. |
| Phone | Telephone values. |
| Email | Email values with email-format validation. |
| Number | Whole-number values. |
| Decimal | Measurements and values that require decimals. |
| Date | Calendar date. |
| Date / Time | A timestamp that includes date and time. |
Choice fields
| Field | Use |
|---|
| Checkbox | Choose several values from a defined list. |
| Radio | Choose one value from a short visible list. |
| Dropdown Single | Choose one value from a longer list or linked table. |
| Dropdown Multiple | Choose several values from a list or linked table. |
Files and presentation
| Field | Use |
|---|
| File Upload | Attach an allowed file to the generated record. Configure permitted file types and size rules. |
| Break | Create visual separation between form areas. |
| Heading / Label | Explain a section without storing a user-entered value. |
Relationship fields
| Field | Use |
|---|
| Belongs To / Linked Model | Select one record from an existing master or table. |
| Has Many / Linked Records | Represent related repeatable records when supported by the module design. |
| Child Forms | Place one or more repeatable child forms within the main field sequence. |
| Child Document Form | Link a separate document-backed form and its independent record history to the parent. |
Configure each field
After choosing a field type, use its settings to define the stored name, label, layout, list visibility, defaults, edit access and field-specific behaviour. See Field Settings for the complete reference.
Changing a field type after data exists can affect stored values and reports. Review the saved JSON, database backup and rebuild result before applying structural changes in production.