In-Depth Look Into Each Form Field Type
Link: https://support.brilliantdirectories.com/support/solutions/articles/12000059648
What Are Field Types?
The Field Type setting determines how a form field displays on the front end.
Field types can be found under Edit View for any form:
Select Fields
Checkboxes
To add options to a checkbox field, click Add Option.
Specify the option display name and database variable. The database variable is created automatically but can be edited if needed.
Front-end view:
Drop-down List
The same logic used for checkboxes applies to drop-down lists.
Front-end view:
Multiple Choice Radios
The same logic used for checkboxes applies to radio buttons.
Yes or No
Important Note: For all select-type fields (Checkboxes, Radio Buttons, and Drop-down Lists), keyword searches will match the saved field label content.
Text Inputs
Custom HTML
Email Address
Section Title
Important Note: Required Field and Database Variable settings are not applicable for this field type.
Submit Form Button
Important Note #1: Required Field and Database Variable settings are not applicable for this field type.
Important Note #2: We recommend using Bootstrap button classes. Reference:
In the example above, btn btn-danger was used to style the button.
Fancy Fields
File Upload Field
Important:
- Maximum file size: 10 MB
- Default availability: Listing – Additional Details – Member form
- This field can be used on other forms with the File Uploads for Forms add-on.
Additional Information:
How to Use or Modify the Member Upload CV or Brochure Field
Froala Text Editors
- Froala Text Editor – Basic
- Froala Text Editor – Image Upload
- Froala Text Editor – Image Upload + Pre-Made Elements
- Froala Text Editor – Access Media Manager
Full details are available here:
Froala Text Editor: Versions and Upload Capabilities
