The Text Field

The text field allows the entry of text in a single line, being one of the most versatile field types in the system.

Field Structure

Name: Field name

• Description: Unique and descriptive identifier for the field.
• Example: "Title", "Author's name".

Field type: Single-line text

• Description: Allows entering text in a single line.
• Example: Field for the title of a document.

Destination:

• Description: Location or relation where the value is stored (e.g. metadata, database).
• Example: metadata.title.

Instructions:

• Description: Guide for the user on how to use the field.
• Example: “Enter the full title of the document.”

Maximum length:

• Description: Maximum number of allowed characters.
• Example: 255 characters.

Validations:

• Description: Optional rules for text format (email, URL, etc.).
• Example: “Must be a valid email address.”

Add at the end:

• Description: Text to be shown at the end of the field (optional).
• Example: “Example: Final report 2023”

Add at the beginning:

• Description: Text to be shown at the beginning of the field (optional).
• Example: “Title: ”

Required:

• Description: Indicates if the field is mandatory (Yes) or optional (No).
• Example: Yes (the field must be completed).

Condition:

• Description: Rules for displaying/editing the field (e.g. depending on another field).
• Example: “Visible only if Document type = Report.”

Access levels:

• Description: Permissions required to interact with the field.
• Example: Administrator, Editor (only these roles can modify it).

Practical example

Scenario: Create a field for the title of a document:

1. Label: “Document title”
2. Type: Text
3. Required: Yes
4. Maximum length: 255 characters