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Field Tab ​

In addition the following standard inputs, the Field tab also displays configuration options based on the Field Type. (refer to the Fields section in the sidebar)

Field Editor

Standard Options ​

  • Name: Used as the label for the field, as well as the column header for exports.
  • Type: Type of field displayed to the user
  • Tab: (optional) Tab name used to display field
  • CSS Classes: (optional) CSS classes added to the field's container
  • Instructions: (optional) Provide the user with helpful information about the field

Checkbox List/Radio ​

Field Editor

  • Values: Add the available Values, including Label and Value

Color Picker ​

Field Editor

  • Available Colors: Tag list of available hexadecimal colors

Date Picker ​

Field Editor

  • Mode: Set the date picker mode to date and time, date only or time only.
  • Date Form: (optional) Preferred date format (m/d/Y)
  • Minimum Date: (optional) Set minimum date allowed
  • Maximum Date: (optional) Set maximum date allowed

Field Editor

  • Empty Option Text: Text displayed when no option is selected
  • Use Predefined Values: Predefined values provided by other plugins or define your own values. (see RainLab Location Integration for a predefined example)
  • Values: Press the New Value button to define your own dropdown values.

File Upload ​

Field Editor

  • Mode: File upload mode of either single/multi image or single/multi file
  • Make Public:
    • On: Public images/files accessible through the frontend/backend (profile images, resumes, etc.)
    • Off: Private images/files only accessible through the backend (tax documents, etc.).
  • Use Captions: Allow editing of title and description of uploaded image/file.
  • Allowed File Types: Allowed image/file types for upload. Select from predefined options or enter your own, separated by a comma.

Number ​

Field Editor

  • Minimum: Minimum number allowed.
  • Maximum: Maximum number allowed.

Repeater ​

Field Editor

  • Minimum Required: Minimum number of repeater items required.
  • Maximum Allowed: Maximum number of repeater items allowed.
  • Add Item Button Text: Text used in the repeater add button.
  • Fields: A nested Field Editor to create repeater fields.