When the key field has to be a barcode, or a repetitive descriptor, the designer can choose an alternative field in the Table to display as the key field on the mobile form.
Display Field
Usually, a best practice when building a Table is to choose a unique characteristic for the key field. For example, in a parts and materials table, the item name is easier to read and remember than the item number. However, when using barcodes there will always be a random string of numbers that is not descriptive to the user or those viewing the PDF. Display Field is a solution to this very situation.
If a user is scanning the barcodes for multiple items, instead of seeing a list full of barcodes on the device, the name of the item can be pulled instead.
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So, instead of seeing:
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I would see:
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If the table has similar item descriptors for several line items, the brand could be used to differentiate the list items.
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Instead of seeing:
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I would see:
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Assign a Display Field
- Open an existing form to edit or create a new form in the Builder.
- Find an existing Table or create a new table.
- Select the settings gears to open the Screen Settings modal.
- Select the Display Field drop down and choose the alternate field that you wish to display.
- Save and Publish.
Note
As with key fields, the field types allowable as display fields include Barcode, Date, Drop Down, Number, Short Text, and Time.
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