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Field Types

Learn about all the different types of Fields used in Fulcrum.

What field types does Fulcrum support?Types of Fields that Fulcrum has available.
User Defined Fields

Information about the types of fields that can be added to an app

What is a text field?What sort of data can a text field capture and how does it work.
What is a Yes/No field?How a yes/no field functions within Fulcrum.
What are single choice fields?Details on single choice fields in Fulcrum.
What are multiple choice fieldsDetails on multiple choice fields in Fulcrum.
How do choice lists work?Building predefined choice list for single and multiple choice fields
How do classification sets work?Setting up and using classification sets.
What are label fields used for?How Label fields can be used in Fulcrum.
How do sections work?Leveraging Sections in your app.
What are repeatable sections?How to set up 'parent/child' data relationships using repeatable sections in Fulcrum templates.
What are photo fields?Describing photo fields in Fulcrum.
What is SpatialVideo and how does it work?Capturing video with GPS tracks in Fulcrum.
What is an audio field and how does it work?Capturing audio files with GPS tracks in Fulcrum.
How do I scan barcodes or QR codes?Capturing barcodes and QR codes in Fulcrum.
How do signature fields work?Understanding how signature fields work to collect signatures in the field for reporting.
How do hyperlink fields work?Understand how to use hyperlink fields in Fulcrum to reference webpages and files online, from your mobile device.
How do Address fields work?Captureing addresses and having them auto-populate on the mobie apps.
What is record linking?Understanding the Record Link field type.
How many characters can be entered into a field?Limitations on the amount of text that can be entered into a field.
Field Options

In depth explanation of the options for fields in your app

Field LabelDefining what labels are for the field options modal in the App Designer.
Field DescriptionLearn more about the field description settings in your Fulcrum app.
Default ValueDescribing what default value in the field options modal does.
Data NamesExplaining the function of data names in Fulcrum apps.
RequiredWhat the required option in the field modal does when enabled in the App Designer.
HiddenDescribing the hidden option in the field options modal on the App Designer.
Read-onlyDescribing the read-only option in the field options modal on the App Designer.
Default To Previous ValueSettings up a field to default to the last value that was entered when creating records.
Numeric Field OptionsSetting up numeric fields in the App Designer.
Time Field OptionsUnderstanding time field types and options in Fulcrum.
Date Field OptionsOptions for capturing dates in Fulcrum.
Choice FieldHow choice options can be entered for choice fields.
Allow OtherHow the allow other option can be used in Single Choice, Multiple Choice, and Classification Field fields
Sections: Nesting FieldsNesting fields inside sections or repeatable sections.
Sections: Inline vs Drill downDescribing the differences between the two view types that sections have.
Repeatables & Record Links ComparisonRepeatable sections or record links? Both connect data, but the right choice affects performance and workflows. This guide helps you decide.
Repeatables: Child Record TitlesHow to set up the record title for child records that are made from repeatable sections.
Repeatables: Location OptionsDescribing the location options for child records that are created within repeatable sections.
Record Links: Auto Populate FieldsPulling data from one record into another record using the record link field.
Record Links: Selection FiltersFiltering the record link choice options.
Conditional LogicHow conditional logic rules work on your forms in Fulcrum.