Field types of custom attributes

At several places in MXSuite custom attributes are used to populate data. Each field type has its own behavior. Below is the overview with all field types and explanations.

An example of a form with all field types:

AUTO NUMBER

This is an automatically generated sequential number. It can be used for example to have a unique numbering for created documents.

Configuration options:

• Prefix: Here a prefix for the number can be set. For example to distinguish documents created by the office from the ones created by the vessels.:
  • ABC-1
  • ABC-2
  • OFF-3
  • OFF-4
• Start number: the first number the sequential number should start with.

BOOLEAN

This is a yes/no tickbox.

Configuration options:

• Default value: to have the tickbox by default enabled or disabled.

DATE TIME

This is a field where the date can be filled or chosen from a calendar. Also can be defined if the field should contain only the date or the time as well.

Configuration options:

• Is date only: when selected only the date can be filled. If not selected also the time can be given.
• Default value: a default date (and time) can be given.