How to create and configure a parameterized URL field in Mavim

Target audience:

Users who want to create dynamic URLs based on field values in the Mavim Development environment.

Purpose:

Explain how to create a parameterized URL field, configure its properties, and use multiple values to generate dynamic URLs.

Prerequisites:

Access to the Field Administration screen.
A field set and topic where the field will be used.

Steps to create and configure a parameterized URL field

1. Create the field

Open the Field Administration screen.
Click New to create a new field.
Give the field a suitable name and add it to a Field Set.

2. Set field properties

Select the field and go to the properties section at the bottom of the screen.
Set the following properties:
- Type = Text
- Hyperlink = Yes
Once Hyperlink is set to Yes, the Parameterized URL property will appear.
Enter the base URL and finish it with {*}.
Example:
```
https://www.test.com/{*}
```

3. Use the parameterized URL

When the field is assigned to a topic:

Edit the value for the base URL field.
Configure which fields will complete the URL using this syntax:
```
{param01}&{param02}
```
Example result:
```
https://www.test.com/Value01&Value02
```
Alternatively, use / instead of &:
```
https://www.test.com/Value01/Value02
```

4. Enable multiple values (optional)

To allow multiple values:

Open the Field Administration screen.
Select the parameterized URL field.
Set Multiple Values = Yes.
Confirm the warning about potential data loss if the field is already in use.
You can now set multiple text values for {*}.

Important notes:

Changing properties after the field is in use may cause data loss.
Always confirm the base URL includes the correct syntax before assigning parameters.