Number Component Classic Styling
Number Component Nexus Component Styling
The Number component inserts a number input field on the canvas.
The Number component is supported in the Input view and is found in the Data Entry section of the Components tray.
See Add Board Components for details about adding components to a view.
Settings
The following settings are available.
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Label |
A unique identifier that briefly describes the component in the user interface. |
Enter between 2 - 50 alphanumeric characters, excluding special characters. |
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DB Field Name |
A unique identifier that briefly describes the component in the database table. The text in this field becomes the database field name. |
Enter between 2 - 50 alphanumeric characters, excluding special characters. |
| Field Type | A format type for the number entered in this field. |
Select from the options:
You should not change the field type from money to integer if the board has been published and is in use, as data loss can occur. |
| Step | The amount the number in the field increments when a user clicks the up or down arrow. |
Enter a relevant number to change the value by when a user clicks the arrow. For example, if the field holds values in the 1000s, enter 1000 to increase or decrease the value in the field easily. |
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Help Text |
The tooltip that appears when the pointer is over the field. |
Enter between 2 - 50 alphanumeric characters, excluding special characters. |
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Required |
Indicates that the component is a required field. The user sees an error message if the field is not completed. |
Select the checkbox to enable the option. |
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Conditional Settings |
The component only appears when certain conditions in relation to another component are met. |
Actions Toolbar
The following actions are available when you select any component on the canvas in the Board Workspace when working with Classic Styling.
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Settings |
Opens the Settings dialog. You can modify the component’s settings, such as label, database field name, help text, style, and conditional settings. |
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Move |
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This icon is not used. To move the component, click and drag it to its new location. |
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Clone |
Copies the current component and its settings, then pastes it after the current component. |
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Delete |
Deletes the selected component. |
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