How to create a new field in Mavim
Target audience:
Users who need to create and manage fields in the Mavim Development environment.
Purpose:
Guide users through creating a new field and avoiding duplicates using the Field Administration screen.
Prerequisites:
- Access to the Field Administration screen in Mavim.
- Knowledge of the field type you want to create.
Steps to create a new field:
1. Open the Field Administration screen
- Navigate to the Field Administration section in Mavim.
2. Start creating a new field
- In the middle section of the screen, click the New button next to Available Fields.
3. Check for existing fields
- A new screen appears showing all existing fields of the selected type.
- Use this list to verify if a similar field already exists.
- Each field includes checkboxes to display its properties.
4. Filter and search
- Change the Type to view other field categories.
- Start typing the desired field name in the Name field.
- The list will automatically filter to help you find matching fields.
5. Create the field
- If no existing field meets your requirements:
- Complete the Name field.
- Click Create.
The new field will now appear in the left panel.
6. Set field properties
- After creating the field, configure its properties as needed.
Important notes:
- Always check for existing fields before creating a new one to avoid duplicates.
- Field properties must be set after creation for proper functionality.
