Fields

Create a Field

Open or create the schema where you want to add a field, such as a list, layer, virtual type, fieldset, or relation.

1. Open schema settings by double-clicking on the schema.

2. Select the Fields tab in the right column of the schema detail view.

3. Add one or multiple fields, remove fields - make the necessary changes.

4. Save your changes.

Open

Access the Field Path

Access the Field ID

Search for Specific Field Values

Update a Field / Edit a Field

Open the schema where you want to edit a field, such as a list, layer, virtual type, fieldset, or relation.

1. Open the settings with the gear icon.

2. Select fields in the sub-menu.

3. Find your field.

4. Select the edit icon next to it.

Open

Video on how to update an existing field.

Some settings cannot be changed:

• Field Type

• The ID of the field

• Specific field properties:

  • Allow only single or multiple items for fieldset, relationships, and tagbox

  • Add translations for text fields

  • From date to date time and vice versa

  • From number to decimal and vice versa

When updating search settings, check the main menu for search indices badges and open the settings to reindex if required.

When updating the required flag, some items may be missing the new required values. Content Platform will display a message to inform you about this. However, there is no actual check to see if content items are affected. Admins must search for the field to find affected content items and batch edit them to add the required values. (see the search for a field). The required check does not work for fieldsets and relations. You must open the fieldset schema and check its usage in the overview panel – this does not work again for nested fieldsets (fieldset in fieldset in fieldset). Consider a batch edit or Excel update to ensure data integrity.