Auto Generated
Auto Generated fields create values automatically when records are created.
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| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Field Name | Text input, required. Unique identifier for the field. |
| Input Type | Dropdown, required. Choose Auto Generated UUID, Serial Integer, or Creation Timestamp. |
| Display Label | Text input. Human-readable label shown in forms. |
| Sort Order | Number input, defaults to 0. Position in field lists. |
| Icon | Icon picker. Visual identifier. |
| Status | Toggle, defaults to true. Enable or disable the field. |
| Required | Checkbox. Make the field mandatory. |
| Description | Text area. Documents the field's purpose. |
| Form Visibility | Dropdown. Show in Add, Edit, or Both forms. |
| DB Field Name | Text input. Custom database column name. |
| Primary Key | Checkbox. Mark as unique record identifier. |
| Unique | Checkbox. Prevent duplicate values. |
| Use as Index | Checkbox. Create database index for performance. |
| Populate from Logged-In User | Checkbox. Auto-fill from user session. |
Input Types
- Auto Generated UUID — Universally unique identifier (128-bit). Ideal for distributed systems
- Auto Generated Serial Integer — Auto-incrementing integer. Traditional primary key approach
- Auto Generated Creation Timestamp — Timestamp when record is created
warning
Auto Generated Serial Integer is currently not working and under development.
When to Use
Choose Auto Generated when:
- You need unique identifiers without user input
- Creating primary keys for records
- Tracking creation timestamps automatically
Settings
See Common Settings for shared options. Auto Generated supports Primary Key and Unique.
Not available: Default Value, Faker Type
Use Cases
- Primary key generation (UUID or Serial)
- Record creation timestamps
- Unique reference codes
Related
- Common Settings — Shared settings reference
- System Generated — For context-aware auto values