When you create your data model, the field type is an important selection as it determines how the data is captured. Depending on the type of information being collected, there are eleven field type options when creating your data model. Each of these options are described below. These field types are available for both non-repeating fields and field groups.
Field Type | Description | Value |
Text – Single Line | A single line text box | Single line text |
Text – Multiple Lines | Multiple line text box | Multiple lines of formatted or rich text value |
Number | Numeric input box | Integer |
Date | A date picker; you can select a date through a popup calendar that appears below the field. | Date |
Date/Time | Includes a date picker and a time picker; the time picker is in XX : XX XM format, and you can select and edit each section of the time. You can type in the time or use the arrow keys to adjust each section. | Date Time |
Checkbox | A checkbox that can be checked or unchecked | Boolean |
Yes/No Radio Buttons | Two radio buttons; selecting one button automatically deselects the other | Boolean |
Lookup Dropdown | Dropdown menu that displays a list of different choices. If you select this field type, you must also select a corresponding Choice List to populate this dropdown. | Integer value of selected item ID |
Lookup Search | Search box with a magnifying glass icon; click this icon to launch a search window where you can search and select a single search object. This option is useful for larger lists with too many options for a dropdown. If you select this field type, you must also select a corresponding Choice List to be searched. | Integer value of selected item IDs |
Lookup Multiple Values | Functions just like a Lookup search box, except that the user can select more than one search object. The selected search objects will populate the search box. If you select this field type, you must also select a corresponding Choice List to be searched. | Multiple integer values of selected item IDs |
Decimal Value | Decimal value numeric input | Decimal value |