The following table outlines the various field types supported in FastField:
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Text |
Capture single line alpha-numeric data. This field supports any alpha and numeric input values. (e.g. First Name) |
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Long Text |
Capture large text values that can contain multi-lines returns. This is commonly used for capturing notes or comments from users. (e.g. Please provide any additional comments) |
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Static Text |
Embed static text in your form. Static text can be used to provide instructions or information regarding the surrounding fields. |
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Numeric |
Capture single line numeric data. This field supports any numeric or decimal value. Alpha text is not allowed. (e.g. Age) |
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Formatted Numeric |
Capture numeric input using an input mask. This is most commonly used for data such as phone numbers or zip codes. |
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Rating |
Capture a rating value from the user. This field supports up to 10 rating values. The maximum rating value can be adjusted for each rating field. (e.g. Please rate our service from 1 to 5) |
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Option List |
Capture a selection from a list of possible values. Each item in this list is displayed as a checkbox. This field supports a single selection or multi-selection mode. (e.g Check all that apply) |
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List |
Capture a selection from a list of possible values. This field supports a single selection or multi-selection mode. (e.g Check all that apply) |
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Global List |
Allows you to reference a global list in your form and allows a user to select single or multiple pre-defined items from the account level global list. |
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Lookup List
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Capture a selection from customer provided Lookup data uploaded for the account. This field supports a single selection or multi-selection mode. (E.g., Check all that apply). |
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Date/Time |
Capture a date or time value. This field also supports defaulting to the current date or time. |
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Yes/No/NA |
Capture Yes, No and N/A input from users. This field can be configured to include or exclude the N/A option. |
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Switch |
Capture Yes/No selection from users. Alternatively, a Three State field is available for Yes, No, N/A selection. (e.g. Married?) |
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Embedded Photo |
Add an inline photo to be displayed on a form. The inline photo can have annotations applied, but cannot otherwise be modified or deleted. |
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Single Photo |
Capture a photo from the device’s photo library or camera. This field also supports drawing overlays for annotation purposes. You may also configure quality and size settings so files are compressed prior to submission. |
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Multi Photo |
Capture multiple photos from the devices photo library or camera. Unlike “Single Photo” field, this field can capture comments about the individual photos captured. This field also supports drawing overlays for annotation purposes. |
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Video |
Capture a video from the device’s photo library or camera. This field supports quality and size settings to compress the file prior to submission. |
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Audio |
Capture audio clips directly from the device. This field supports compression, quality, and length settings to tune the audio file prior to submission. |
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Signature |
Capture a user’s signature within the form. |
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Acknowledgment
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Include static text and require acknowledgment. |
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Location / GPS |
Captures a latitude and longitude GPS coordinate using the device's GPS. |
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Document Viewer |
View a PDF or Excel Document directly in the form. |
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Web Link Requires iOS version 4.7.6 |
The Web Link field can be used to reference an external web resource such as a web page, pdf document, Youtube / Vimeo video, Image or any other public URL. The Web Link URL Source can be hard - coded in the field settings in the portal as a “Static Web Link” or can be setup as a Dynamic Link that will be driven by another field’s value in the form. The Dynamic link will allow for use cases such as Lookup Data that drives a product image or referencing Computed fields for dynamically generating a URL Source. |
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Bar Code |
Scan bar codes or QR codes into your form. |
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NFC Reader |
Read NFC (Near Field Communications) signals. Your device will need NFC capability to use this. |
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Calculation |
Calculate a value based on advanced computed formulas using values of other fields. This field also supports javascript scripting for advanced formulas and string concatenation. |
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Sub-Form |
Launches a Sub Form from the Master Form. Sub Forms are most commonly used to capture several records of data in a single form. |
