Common Widget Properties

Every field in the form builder shares a set of common properties that allow for customization and control. These properties apply universally across all field types, providing consistency and flexibility in form design. Here’s an overview of these common properties:

1. Unique Identifier: This is a distinct code assigned to each field, ensuring it can be uniquely referenced within the system. It’s crucial for data management and integration purposes. 
2. Short Name: A concise label for the field, often used in reports or when space is limited. It provides a quick reference to the field’s purpose. 
3. Place Holder: This is text that appears in the field before the user enters any data. It can provide guidance or examples of the expected input. 
4. Required: A toggle option that, when enabled, makes the field mandatory for form submission. This ensures critical information is not overlooked. 
5. Hidden: When toggled on, this property conceals the field from view. It’s useful for fields that are used for calculations or conditional logic but don’t need to be visible to the user. 
6. Is this field searchable: Enabling this toggle allows the field to be included in search functions, making it easier to find specific records based on the field’s content. 
7. Value Display Mode: This determines how the field’s value is presented, which can vary depending on the field type and form context. 
8. Font Size: Allows customization of the text size within the field, enhancing readability and visual hierarchy. 
9. Unique: When enabled, this toggle ensures that each entry in this field must be unique across all records, preventing duplicate entries. 
10. Increase Indent by: This property allows adjustment of the field’s indentation, useful for creating visual subgroups or hierarchies within the form. 
11. Default Help Mode: Specifies how additional help or instructions for the field are displayed by default. 
12. Copy Field: A function that allows duplication of the field, saving time when creating multiple similar fields. 
13. On value change: This property defines actions or calculations that should occur when the value in the field is modified. 
14. Validity: Sets the conditions that determine whether the input in the field is considered valid. 
15. Visibility: Defines the conditions under which the field is visible, allowing for dynamic form behavior. 
16. Validity Error Message: A customizable message that is displayed when the field’s validity conditions are not met. 
17. Sticky Field: When toggled on, this property keeps the field visible even when  scrolling through a long form, useful for crucial fields that need to remain accessible.