Introduction
The container custom field is an essential feature that allows you to tailor each container to your specific needs. This feature ensures that different container types contain the precise information required to manage tasks successfully.
Platform
Container custom fields within the platform allow for detailed container configuration and management.
Supported Field types
Type | Description |
Select | Set up multiple options for ticket reporters to select, but they can only select one option. |
Multi-select | Set up multiple options for ticket reporters to select more than options. |
Number input | Set up a number-only field for ticket reporters to input numbers. |
Text | Set up a text-only field for ticket reporters to input text. |
Signature (New) | Set up a canvas |
Remember, you can determine if the field should be required or optional. You can always edit this even after creation. However,
Once the custom field is created, you cannot change the field type again. You will need to create a new one.
Add a New Container Custom Field
You need to create a custom field first before you can attach the field to multiple container types.
Go to Settings → Custom Fields → Properties and containers
Click on the '+' button on the list to the left
Fill in all the required fields, and most importantly, set up the field type to determine if the field should be optional or required.
Save the changes.
Visibility
Container custom fields are visible in:
Container creation and editing views (including bulk actions).
Container detail views.
Permissions
Control access to container custom fields through roles and permissions settings.
Navigation App
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The Navigation App integrates container custom fields for driver interactions.
Field Visibility
Drivers can view container custom fields:
In the container detail view.
Within stop details for relevant container information.
Use Case
Container custom fields ensure drivers have all required data, facilitating efficient task execution.
Portal
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In the Citizen Portal, container custom fields enhance container submission and tracking.
Field Visibility
Citizens can:
Fill in container custom fields during container creation.
View container custom field details on container pages.
Benefits
This functionality simplifies communication by ensuring that all necessary information is collected at container submission.
For additional details on Custom Fields in general, including usage in other modules, visit the Custom Fields article.