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| Chart | - Used to generate a proctor curve chart (only) with an optional zero air voids line
- Based on a data grid data source
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| Chart - Scatter Plot | - Used to generate a scatter plot chart
- Trendline options can be defined
- Logarithmic or linear X scales can be used
- Based on a data grid data source
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| Data Grid | - The data grid is simply a container for multiple fields presented in a tabular grid
- Users are able to add multiple entries to a data grid - each entry represents a record or row in the data grid on the report
- The fields in the data grid represent the columns on the report
| Warning |
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The number of fields, as well as the complexity of the field constructions, can effect form load times and report generation speed. Should you run into these issues, we recommend reducing the number of fields contained inside the data grid. |
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| Date | - User is presented a date field with a date picker
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| Information | - User is presented a colored box with text in it
- Useful in communicating instructions, reminders, warnings, etc.
- Color of box can be configured - green, blue, orange, red
- Use the Default Value field property to define the text you want to appear in the colored box
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| Lat / Long | - Control is exposed in a mobile device that allows for the capture of the device's latitude and longitude
- Control can be exposed in a Data Grid also
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| Multiple Choice | - User is presented with a list of values to select from
- More than one value can be selected
| Tip |
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Useful for site checklists or settings where multiple conditions need to be disclosed. |
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| Number | - User is presented a number field
- Decimal places can be defined
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| Pick List | - User is presented with a list of values to select from
- Only one value can be selected
- Status setting used to hide / inactivate values that are no longer applicable
- Deleting pick list values only allowed if value has not been used on a record
| Warning |
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Do not use double quotes when adding picklist options. This can cause issues downstream if you are referencing these options in a visualization/calculation rule on your form. |
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| Section | - Similar to Data Grids, this field type is a container for other fields
- Presents to the user as a separate screen (in Field) or grouping (in Quality Control)
- Fields contained within a section can be added to an Activity Report the same way as any field added to the main Form
- Grids and Nested Data Grids can be added to Section fields
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| Text Area | - User is presented with a several line block for text entry (numbers, letters, symbols, etc.)
- Can define the maximum character length
- Allows text to be formatted
| Tip |
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It is recommended that all formatting be applied directly in the Text Area field or copy the text from a plain text editor like Notepad. Copying text from Word usually retains some HTML formatting contained in the Word file and can cause undesired formatting in the rich text Text Area fields. For repetitive needs to copy / paste text, it is recommended that customers use text libraries in MetaField to insert commonly-used paragraphs of text. |
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| Text Box | - User is presented with a short line for text entry (numbers, letters, symbols, etc.)
- Can define the maximum character length
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| Time | - User is presented a time field with a time picker
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| Upload | - User is presented an image upload option
- Users cannot upload files larger than 25MB
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| Yes / No | - User is presented with a simple Yes / No response
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| Fraction | - User is presented with an optional whole number field plus required numerator and denominator fields
| Warning |
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While mixed fractional numbers can be used in calculations, the system does not simplify the calculated
result of the expression containing fraction fields. Be aware of this when planning your use of Fraction fields. |
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