After creating a Data Entry Form and landing upon the form designer page, this is where you'll be able to add different various field types that will allow mobile app users to capture required data.
Our platform offers a range of Basic and Advanced field types that can be used in a form's design by simply clicking or using the drag 'n drop functionality to place fields as desired.
Most field types can be configured to capture and/or display data based on the following common and unique property categories:
| Type | Brief Description | Property Options |
 | Group fields together in one screen, with optional repeat capture. |
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 | Read-only display of text sections, field separators, and/or reference images. |
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 | Display and capture single and multi-line text data. |
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 | Display and capture number values. |
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 | Display and capture dates, times, or both. |
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 | Single or multiple choice selection via a drop-down, checklist, or text search. |
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 | Capture and show GPS and map location, plus optional address lookup. |
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 | Display and capture photos, video, or audio. |
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 | Capture signatures and sketched drawings by the user. |
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| Type | Brief Description | Property Options |
 | Generate a unique number sequence using your own custom format. |
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 | Capture barcodes and QR codes via device camera. |
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 | Store default or calculate values, invisible to the user. |
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 | Add buttons for user interactions - e.g., open a web link, Doc, Screen or Map., |
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 | Show a set of fields as editable rows, optionally from a Data Source. |
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 | Display and capture multiple images with a set of accompanying fields. |
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 | Allow users to attach documents and files from device or web locations. |
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 | Selects the matching row from a filtered Data Source, invisible to the user. |
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 | Splits a form into workflow steps, using Tasks to move the entry between users. |
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 | Fire a REST operation in real-time to retrieve data from a web service. The response is returned as text. |
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 | Read and write values on a Near Field Communications tag. ANDROID ONLY. |
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Common Properties
numerous similar and unique properties can
Below is a simple list of what can be configured but by no means encompasses everything.
 | Data Name Title Text* Hint Text* |
 | Field Layout (Vertical or Horizontal) Background Colour |
 | Required* Visibility* Read Only* Custom Validation* Validation Message* |
 | Default Value Bind To Global Value Exclude From Export/Display Is Personal Data |
*Static or Dynamic Values/Conditions can be set.
Formula Builder
Some of the field's property allows you to define specific calculation or validation that can be executed whenever the value of a certain field are met. You can define this on the Formula Builder executed.
To invoke Formula Builder, click the hammer icon next to the field.
For example, if you click on a form field in the Form designer, then hover over the Visibility property on the right-hand side, you'll see the hammer icon appear.
Formula builder window with open as shown below.
1. Insert a Field - This allows you to select an existing field from your form.
2. Insert a Function - a predefined list of systems functions for your calculation or validation.
3. Ellipsis - allows you to insert notes or comments in your formula. This allows you to document the specific functionality of your calculation or validation, especially if it is getting complex. It also helps other users understand the logic of your code.
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