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In Pipefy, you use fields to gather information, create new cards, or move cards forward through a process.
Who can access this feature?
All pipe members and admins can create, edit, and delete fields.
This feature is available to all plans.
Before you begin:
Make sure you are familiar with the field types available. Depending on the information you have to collect, you will use various field types.
How to add fields in a start form
Open your pipe, and click on Form.
Then, click on Edit.
Next, drag and drop the field type you want to add to your form.
Name the field types and, if necessary, adjust the field’s settings to add additional information or card actions. For example:
Add a description or help text: use them to add extra instructions to your field
Use custom validation: set a standart format to validate information input
Set it as required: turn it on to set the field as mandatory
Display it as a minimal view: show field as a single line
Make it editable in other phases: pipe members and admins can edit the field when the card is in other phases
Or call for a unique value: no other card can have the same info
When you're ready, click Save.
How to edit a field in a start form
Open the form editor, and click on the pencil-shaped button next to the field's title.
What can I edit in a field?
You can change its title and options, but it's not possible to change its type after you’ve created it.
For example: you can’t transform a short text field into an email field.
In the scenario above, the only solution is to delete the existing short text field and add a new one in the desired format. However, all the information in that short text field on the cards will be deleted along with the field.
Suggestion: You can use phase's conditionals to hide the old field so you don't loose the information on the card and create the new one in the desired format.
How to add or edit a field in a phase
Open your pipe, and hover the cursor over the phase you wish to add the new field.
Then, click on the gear icon to edit the phase.
Similar to a start form, drag and drop the field type you’d like to add. Give it a name, choose additional settings, and save it.
If you need to modify it, click on the pencil-shaped button.
FAQs
How do I define the fields I want to display in a closed card?
Open your pipe, and click on the gear icon to access pipe settings.
Then, select the card's title and subtitles.
What's the timezone in the datetime field type?
It's the same one set in your profile settings. If you need to change it, go to account preferences.
Find the timezone option, select the one you desire, and save.
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