Introduction

This all-in-one global custom fields module empowers users to add and manage custom fields and tabs across any form view without relying on development resources. Whether you need to extend forms with text, date, boolean, selection, or relational fields, this solution simplifies customization. With features like positioning, updating, filtering, and deletion—all accessible via GUI—it streamlines form adaptability and saves time.

Key Features

• Add dynamic custom fields globally across any form view—no coding required

• Create and manage custom tabs for organizing fields within forms

• Edit or delete custom fields and tabs using an intuitive update interface

• Choose field types such as char, boolean, date, datetime, HTML, float, many-to-one, selection, and more

• Define field position, label, help text, required status, copy behavior, and access rights by group

• Filter and group custom fields and tabs by model or field type directly in the list view

Benefits

• Accelerates customization by enabling administrators to tailor forms through a no-code interface

• Enhances usability and data capture with dynamic fields and custom tabs aligned to business needs

• Simplifies maintenance by allowing on-the-fly editing and removal of fields or tabs

• Provides granular control with group-based access rights and flexible positioning

• Reduces dependency on developers, empowering users to adapt systems independently

Compatibility & Technical Details

• Required Modules: Depends on the base form framework; works across standard form-enabled modules

• Technical Name: bi_global_custom_fields

• License: OPL-1 (proprietary)

• Installation Steps:

  1. Place the module files into your add-ons directory.

  2. Install the module via the standard module installation process.

  3. Access the global custom fields interface to create, update, or delete dynamic fields and tabs in any form view throughout the system.