How to set field properties in Mavim
Target audience:
Users creating new fields in the Mavim Development environment.
Purpose:
Explain how to set field properties and choose the correct field type, which determines the kind of information that can be entered.
Prerequisites:
- A field must already be created in the Field Administration screen.
- Access to edit field properties.
Steps to set field properties:
1. Open the field properties
- After creating a field, select it in the Field Administration screen.
- The properties panel will appear.
2. Choose the correct field type
The Field Type is the most important property because it defines the input format. Below are the available types and their usage:
Field types and input possibilities
| Field Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Text | Enter plain, unformatted text. |
| Number | Enter whole numbers only. Units (e.g., 20 hours) are not allowed. |
| Decimal Number | Enter decimal numbers only. Letters or symbols are not allowed. |
| Yes/No | Use for boolean values (Yes/No, True/False). Name the field as a question. |
| Date | Enter dates, e.g., an end date for a process. |
| List | Create a simple list of predefined values for users to select. |
| Relationship | Links to a predefined relationship category. Creates an actual relationship. |
| Relation-List | Allows selection of a subtopic from a predefined parent topic. |
| Internal File | Links to a file via a selection screen. The file is stored in the Mavim database. |
3. Additional details
- For Text, Number, Decimal, and List fields, you can enter up to 32,000 characters.
- For Relationship fields, you must select a fixed characteristic in the properties.
- For Internal File, the file reference is stored internally in the database.
Important notes:
- Always select the correct field type before using the field.
- Incorrect field type selection may lead to invalid data entry.
