About the Contact Type Data Model

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The Data Model configuration allows the user to create a profile for the contact type by configuring the fields and field groups associated with it. Through this configuration, custom contact fields can be accessed and used within the contact type data model. Custom contact fields are created in the Admin Settings (Admin Settings > Custom Contact Fields):

The columns on this screen are described below:

Column

Description

Field Name

The name of the field

Field Type

See the Case Type Data Model section for a list of field types and descriptions

Section Name

The field group section with which the field type is associated

Is Required

Whether the field is required on the form

Duplication Filter

Whether the field input is checked against other existing contacts to ensure uniqueness of input

Form View Order

The order of the field within the section on the form