Adding a field group to your data model

Add a field group to your data model to store the values of a group of related fields in a page data structure. You can then reference this field on a form to collect values from users at run time.

Add a field group to your data model to store the values of a group of related fields in a single data structure. You can then reference this field on a form to collect values from users at run time.

For example, you can capture the first name, last name, and address of a person in the Prospective Client field group.

  1. Access the data model for a data type or a case type, based on how the field will be used in your application.
    • To view fields in a data type:
      1. In the navigation panel of App Studio, click the Data > Data types and integrations.
      2. Click the name of a data type.
      3. Click the Data model tab.
    • To view fields in a case type:
      1. In the navigation panel of App Studio, click Case types.
      2. Click the name of a case type.
      3. Click the Data model tab.
      4. Optional: To display fields that are inherited by your application, click Show reusable fields.
  2. Click + Add field.
  3. Enter the name of the field group.
  4. In the Type column, select Field group from the list of options.
  5. In the Options column, select a data type from the autocomplete field.
  6. Click Done.