Field type / Attribute type
The field or attribute type specifies the format of a field.
Note: Once a custom field has been created the type cannot be changed.
| Field type | Additional option | Additional option choices |
|---|---|---|
| Text | ||
| Date | ||
| Phone Number | ||
| Email Address | ||
| True or False | ||
| Number | ||
| Select from collection | Collection | Not Set |
| New Database | ||
| Service Feature | ||
| Link to Smile Object | Object Type | Not Set |
| Account | ||
| Subscription | ||
| Reservation from pool | Pool | Not Set |
| Compound (with sub-fields) | Existing Object Type | Create a new type for this field |
| General | ||
| Add a Sub-Field | Not Set | |
| (All entries from Custom Fields page) |
The following field types require additional explanation:
- Select from collection
- Define a collection of choices that are presented as a drop-down list. For more information on defining collections, see Custom collections.
- Link to Smile Object
- Create a link to related Account or Subscription.
- Reservation from pool
- Provides a list of pre-defined available numbers. For more information on defining number and address pools, see Configuring resource management.
- Compound (with sub-fields)
- Define a new custom field made up of multiple individual custom fields. For more information, see Creating a compound custom field.