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{{Stamp|2016- | {{Stamp|2016-12-19|4.1.0|1.0.7}}<br /> | ||
Fields are the primary elements of a library's structure. A field is a holder for a unit of data, or value. Every field has a [[Field Type|'''''type''''']], a | Fields are the primary elements of a library's structure. A field is a holder (container) for a unit of data, or value. Every field has a [[Field Type|'''''type''''']], a '''''name''''', and a '''''hint'''''. Fields may also have advanced parameters or display options, depending on the type of the field. | ||
Field names are case-insensitive and may contain spaces. | Field names are case-insensitive and may contain spaces. (ie: "My Field Name", "MyfieldName") In theory, any string of UTF-8 characters can make up a field name, though in practice, certain limitations may apply, such as using periods, percents, or at signs ('.', '%', or '@', My@FieldName) which may become problematic during expression evaluation in '''[[Calculation field|Calculation]]''' and '''[[JavaScript field|JavaScript fields]]''' and likely also in '''[[Triggers|trigger scripts]]'''. '''*Note:''' Programs that do not distinguish between uppercase and lowercase are said to be case-insensitive. | ||
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The sequence of fields within the library is significant. The order in which the fields are displayed on the '''''[[Field Edit card]]''''' is based on their order within the '''Fields''' tab in the library.<br /> | |||
Fields are created and edited during the editing of a library. | Fields are created and edited during the editing of a library.<br /> | ||
Field hints will be displayed in the field during editing to prompt the user for what to type.<br /> | |||
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