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Fields Overview

Fields define the structure and data types for your collections. Each field represents a column in your database table with specific validation rules and UI behavior.

Fields Tab Overview

The Fields tab displays all fields in your collection with:

ColumnDescription
NameField identifier used in code and queries
TypeHow the field is generated (Single line, Auto generated, etc.)
Input TypeThe UI input type (Text, Uuid, Date, etc.)
AttributesField properties (required, unique, searchable)
StatusActive or inactive
ActionEdit or delete the field

Field Attributes

Fields can have various attributes indicated by icons in the Attributes column:

IconMeaning
Database field — stored in the database
Form field — editable in forms
Primary key — unique record identifier
Required — must have a value when submitting forms
Unique — no duplicate values allowed
Index — used as query optimization index
Query filter configured — field has filter conditions set

Adding a Field

  1. Navigate to your collection's Fields tab
  2. Click Add Field
  3. Select the field type from the picker
  4. Configure Basic Settings and Advanced Settings
  5. Click Save & Close
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All fields share settings like Field Name, Status, and Required. See Common Settings for the full reference.

Field Types