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Numeric Fields

The Numeric Field is designed to store numerical data, such as quantities, percentages, or financial values. This guide explains how to create, customize, and best use Numeric Fields in your Buildaible app.

Creating a Numeric Field

There are two ways to create a new Numeric Field in Buildaible:

Way 1: Adding Fields via Table Settings

  1. Access the Table Settings:

    1. On the table, click the down arrow next to the table name, then select “Table Settings” from the dropdown menu.

  2. Navigate to the Fields Tab:

    1. In the Table Settings screen, click the “Fields” tab.

    2. Click the “+ New Field(s)” button in the top right.Select Numeric as the field type and configure the settings.

Way 2: Adding Fields via Manage Fields

  1. Open Field Management:

    1. On the table, click the “Manage Fields” button.

  2. Add a New Field:

    1. In the Manage Fields modal, click the “+ New Field” button.

  3. Choose Numeric as the field type, provide a Field Name, and customize the settings

Settings for Numeric Fields

When creating or editing a Numeric Field, you can customize the following options:

  • Show in Table Home: Toggle this option to display the field in the default Table Home view.

  • Field Required: Enable this to make the field mandatory when adding or editing records.

  • Unique Value: Use this to ensure that no two records in the table can have the same numeric value for this field.

  • Default Value (Optional): Set a default number that will auto-fill when new records are created.

  • Field Prefix (Optional): Add a prefix, such as a currency symbol (e.g., $) or unit (e.g., #), to display before the value in this field.

  • Field Suffix (Optional): Add a suffix, such as a unit of measurement (e.g., %, lbs), to display after the value in this field.

  • Number Formatting: Choose the format for displaying numeric values (e.g., 123,456 or 123456).

  • Decimal Places: Define the number of decimal places to display (e.g., 2 for 12.34).

  • Helper Text (Optional): Add a short explanation or instruction to guide users when entering values into this field.

Use Cases for Numeric Fields

  • Quantities: Track inventory counts, order quantities, or stock levels.

  • Financial Values: Record prices, costs, or budget figures with currency prefixes or decimal precision.

  • Percentages: Store progress percentages or completion rates with a suffix (e.g., %).

Editing a Numeric Field

To edit an existing Numeric Field:

  1. Navigate to the Fields tab in your table settings.

  2. Select the Numeric Field you want to modify and adjust the settings as needed.

Best Practices

  • Use Field Prefixes and Suffixes: Add meaningful symbols or units to make values easily interpretable (e.g., $ for financial data or % for rates).

  • Leverage Default Values: Save time by pre-populating commonly used numbers like standard rates or quantities.

  • Define Decimal Places Wisely: Use appropriate precision to avoid unnecessary clutter or inaccuracy (e.g., 2 decimals for prices).

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