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Table Field Types

Each table column in Twidget has a data type. The available data types are:

  • Text

  • Number

  • Boolean

  • Date

  • Object

Field Type Adherence

Data added to the table should adhere to the column's field type. When you manually enter data via the web application, the value editor will use the input type of the field.

Field Types

Text

  • Description: Allows alphanumeric characters.

  • Example: "Sample Text", "1234", "Hello World!"

Number

  • Description: Allows numeric values.

  • Example: 125, 0.45, -20

Boolean

  • Description: Represents true or false values.

  • Example: true, false

Date

  • Description: Allows date values following a specific format.

  • Example: "2023-10-01", "2022-12-31"

Object

  • Description: A complex type that can have any data type for its fields.

    • Fields within an object can adhere to the types mentioned above.

Single vs Multiple Values

Each field can hold either a single value or multiple values. You can enable a field to store multiple values by selecting the "List" option in the field creator.

Managing Table Fields

Adding New Fields

To add a new field to your table:

  1. Click the "+" icon.

  2. Choose the field type and name your field.

  3. Configure any additional settings (e.g., enable multiple values).

Editing Existing Fields

To edit an existing field:

  1. Locate the field you want to edit.

  2. Click on the field name.

  3. Make the necessary changes and save.

Removing Fields

To remove an existing field:

  1. Locate the field you want to remove.

  2. Click on the field name.

  3. In the Edit field sidebar click Delete.

  4. Confirm your action.

Best Practices

  • Always ensure data input adheres to the specified field type.

  • Use meaningful names for your columns to facilitate easy understanding and management.

  • Regularly review and update fields to keep your data structure optimized.

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