Item Field

This is a configuration screen used to create custom data fields for "Items". A key concept is that each field created here must be assigned to a specific Item Type. This allows for different types of items to have completely different sets of data fields, ensuring a flexible and organized data structure. The configuration also includes setting the default behavior for each field, such as whether it is required or visible.

How to Create and Edit a Item Field

From the Configuration > Item Field List in the Back Office (BO), a list of all Items Fields can be accessed.

To create a new one, select the Item Field . Create option located in the RELATED TASKS section on the right side of the screen.

The following screen will be displayed:

1. Field Details: This section contains the primary identification details for the new item field.

• Name : A mandatory field for the descriptive name of the item field.

• Code: A mandatory field for the unique system code for the field.

• Description: A mandatory field for a short description of the field's purpose.

• Type ID: A mandatory dropdown menu to select the specific Item Type to which this field will be assigned.

2. Default Configuration: This section defines the default properties and behavior of the new field.

• System Default: A checkbox to mark this as a system-level default field.

• Visible: A checkbox to set whether the field is visible by default in user interfaces.

• Required: A checkbox to set whether this field is mandatory when creating or editing an item of the corresponding type.

• Editable: A checkbox to set whether the value in this field can be edited by users.

The following steps should be followed to edit a Item Field

• Configuration - Item Field List

• Select a row and press Item Field . View

• Click on Item Field Edit

How to Create and Edit a item field property

To create a new one, after creating the item, select the Item Field . Create Property option located in the RELATED TASKS section on the right side of the screen.

The following screen will be displayed:

1. Country Selection

• Country: A mandatory dropdown menu to select the country for which these specific field properties will apply.

2. Field Properties: This section defines the behavior of the item field for the selected country.

• Sys. Default: A checkbox to mark this country-specific configuration as the system default.

• Required : A checkbox to make the field mandatory for this country.

• Visible: A checkbox to make the field visible in user interfaces for this country.

• Editable: A checkbox to allow the field to be edited for this country.

The following steps should be followed to edit a Item Field Property

• Within a Created Item Field

• Select a row and press Item Field . Property View

• Click on Item Field Property . Edit