Field properties

Text Placement

Text placement specifies the placement of plain text either as text on its on or in relation to a selected data field. Plain text can be situated to the left or right, or above or below the data field. The data field is specified in the drop-down in the middle of the text layout section.

Plain text is typed in one of the four empty fields. Empty field is selected in the middle drop-down.

Style Settings

Style Settings
Style settings specifies the look and placement applied to the text in the five text placement fields.
  • Not set
  • Inherited
  • Select from list
For more information, see Styles.
Position
Specifies the distance in millimetres that the field is located from the top and left edges of the stationery document.
Dimensions
Specifies the width and height in millimetres of the visible space the field is displayed within. Width is useful when alignment is set to centre, justify and right.
Overflow behavior
Specifies the action taken if the field contents do not fit within the field dimensions.
  • Inherit
  • Hidden
  • Visible
Format of field
Specifies the format configuration of the field. For more information, see Format configuration.
Alignment
Specifies the alignment of the field.
  • Not Set
  • Centre
  • Justify
  • Left
  • Right
Background image
Specifies the filename of an image file.
Conditionally display this field
When selected specifies that the field is only displayed when the specified condition is met.
Show only when:
  • Not Set
  • Account is not in default disposition
  • Has auto debit?
  • Has pending payment?
  • Invoice is overdue
  • Invoice is paid
is:
  • True
  • False
Display this field
When selected specifies that the field will be displayed in all situations.