What is the keyword to use?
In order to create a key type control, please use one of the following keywords:
Description | Keyword to Use |
Auto-incremented key | key |
Why use this keyword?
With this control, you will be able to:
Add a read-only and unique value on your forms that will auto-increment to never give you the same auto-incrementing number twice.
You can add custom text, a date and the auto-incrementing number to the value that will automatically display
This features requires an internet connection to work
The auto-incrementing number will be generated only when pressing on the field AND there is an internet connection present
The system reaches the website to obtain the next number in line
The generation of the auto-incrementing number cannot be undone
How to use this keyword?
As a FIELD
Using columns A, B and C in the Excel spreadsheet, you can create a field.
Column A will be used for the TITLE
The title will be displayed to add a description regarding your input;
Column B will be used for the KEYWORD
The keyword defines what the field will be used for;
Column C will be used for the VALIDATION RULE(S)
Optionally, you can add the validation rules to:
specify a limit,
add formulas;
automate a targeted field, such as making it display a certain value;
change the state of a field;
Here is an example:
Here is how it displays in the application:
As a COLUMN
This keyword cannot be used in a column.
Available validation rules for this keyword
STATE CHANGE
INVALIDITY (LIMITS)
AUTOMATION
Validation rules for keys