From the Administration Menu, click Database Manager > Edit general fields
Editing General Fields
General fields can be edited individually by clicking Edit under the Action column or en mass by checking multiple fields and selecting Edit from the drop down list of actions at the base of the table.
Once in edit mode, the field name, type and category can be edited. Field names can be a maximum of 20 characters and contain alphanumeric characters and underscores only.
Deleting General Fields
General fields can be deleted individually by clicking Delete under the Action column or en masse by checking multiple fields and selecting Delete from the drop down list of actions at the base of the table.
Adding New General Fields
It is possible to add single or multiple general fields using the form at the base of the general fields table. See field maximums for information on the number of general fields that can be created.
Add
Select the number of new fields to add 1-20.
New Field(s)
New fields can be inserted at the end of the table, the beginning of the table or after an existing field. Note: Fields cannot be re-ordered once inserted.
Once in add mode, new field names, types and categories can be added. Field names can be a maximum of 20 characters and must contain alphanumeric characters and underscores only.
Status - Secondary Schools
A field's status only effects how it is seen by the teacher and subject roles. Administrators can always edit and view general fields. General fields may also be added to campaigns and reports at will.
Read/Write
General fields are 'read only' by default and this cannot be changed.
Show/Hide
General fields can be hidden from the user interface.
Status - Primary & Nursery
General fields can be edited by admin, subject and teacher roles. However, administrators control which general fields can be viewed and written to.
Read/Write
General fields can be made 'read only' or 'read write'.
Show/Hide
General fields can be hidden from the user interface.
See adding select boxes for information on how to add select boxes for fields.