Updating Field and Field Set Properties

To update or edit the properties of fields and field sets, edit a database and select the "Fields" tab from the upper gray menu bar. You will be brought to a page containing a "Database Fields" window where you are able to access the fields and field sets to edit. A section exists labeled "Database Fields" where you are able to modify the basic attributes of each field.  See below for further detail.

Database Fields Window

The database fields window is used to house and display all of the field sets and fields used to configure the database.

To edit a field or field set, select its name and press the button labeled "Properties".  For help on the properties of each field type, view the list of available field types.  For field sets, see the field set properties help page.

Move Up

Shifts the highlighted field set or field up in the database fields window.  This button is grayed out for the top most value in the window.

Move Down

Shifts the highlighted field set or field down in the database fields window.  This button is grayed out for the bottom most value in the window.

Properties

Displays the properties page for the field set or field that is highlighted in the database fields window.

Remove

Deletes the highlighted field set or field from the database and removes it from the database field window.

Basic Field Attributes

Field attributes are used to protect and hide sensitive information as well as ensure certain fields are completed before new or updated records are submitted.

Summary

When this attribute is enabled the field will appear on the database summary table.

Required

Required fields must be completed before submitting or updating a record.

Locked

If a field is locked, members adding records must have been granted the appropriate permission in order to complete the field. If the locked permission has not been granted while adding and updating records, the respective field will not appear on the page. Furthermore, users without this permission will still be able to view the contents of locked fields on the summary table, search results, and record details pages.

Hidden

The hidden field is designed to permit users from viewing field contents on the summary table, search results, and record details pages. Only members granted this permission will be able to view hidden fields on these pages.

For a comparison of effective rights while using the locked and hidden attributes concurrently on a single field, see  Locked and Hidden Fields.

Note: For further information on permissions see setting permissions.