Fields

Fields are used in the Hintbox to design the form and to add different types of fields to carry out the question. There are 8 different types of fields that you can use in the Hintbox: Label, simple input field, multiline input field, selection field, checkbox, date selection, voice recording and file upload. In this chapter, we will explain the field types and point out how to add, edit, translate and delete fields. By creating different fields in your form, the start page of your form could look like this when you edit it.

Field: Label

The Label field is an input field intended for text. This text could be a note on reporting violations, a declaration of consent or other texts that you require in your form.

The field would be displayed like this while the form is being processed.

In the final form, a label field is broadcast as text.

Field: Simple input field

The Simple input field is an input field in which the reporting person leaves a text. This field can be used for detailed questions that you require in your form.

The field would be displayed like this while the form is being processed.

In the final form, a simple input field is displayed as a single-line input field.

Field: Multiline input field

The Multi-line input field is an input field in which the reporting person leaves several lines of text. This field can be used for detailed questions that you require in your form.

The field would be displayed like this while the form is being processed.

In the final form, a multiline input field is displayed as a large input field.

Field: Selection field

The selection field is a field in which the reporting person can choose between several predefined options. This field can be used for detailed questions where there are various options that you require in your form.

The field would be displayed like this while the form is being processed.

It is possible to sort selection fields.

Manual sorting

Select the desired selection field with the mouse. You can use drag-and-drop to move and sort the selection field as required.

Custom Order

Click on Custom order to restore the order originally specified.

Alphabetically ascending

Click on alphabetically ascending to sort the contents of the selection field from A to Z.

Alphabetically descending

Click on alphabetically descending to sort the contents of the selection field from Z to A.

In the final form, a selection field is displayed as a selection for various answers.

Field: Checkbox

The checkbox field is a field in which the reporting person can confirm a question. This field can be used, for example, to confirm the declaration of consent that you require in your form.

The field would be displayed like this while the form is being processed.

In the final form, a checkbox is displayed as a question to be confirmed.

Field: Date selection

The date selection field is a field in which the reporting person should enter a date. This field can be used, for example, for an exact time of an event that you require in your form.

The field would be displayed like this while the form is being processed.

In the final form, a date selection is broadcast as a suit date.

Field: Voice recording

The Voice recording field is a field in which the reporting person can enter information as a sound recording. It is possible to distort the voice recording to ensure the anonymity of the reporting person.

The field would be displayed like this while the form is being processed.

In the final form, a voice recording is broadcast as a button.

Field: File upload

The File upload field is a field in which the reporting person can add documents. All metadata is automatically removed from the uploaded files to ensure the anonymity of the origin of the files.

The field would be displayed like this while the form is being processed.

In the final form, a file upload is broadcast as a button.

Field: Numeric field

The input field for numbers is a field in which the reporting person can enter numbers. A minimum and maximum value and a currency can be added to an input field.

The field would be displayed like this while the form is being processed.

In the final form, an input field for numbers is displayed like this.

Field: Radio button

The Radio Button field is a field in which the reporting person can choose from various options.

The field would be displayed like this while the form is being processed.

The radio button is displayed like this in the final form.

Add field

You can create as many fields as you like in the hint box. These only become visible in the final form after you save the entire form after making changes.

To create a field, click in the form management.

Under Actions, click on the editing pencil of the form you want to edit.

Select the desired field by holding the field with the mouse. Move the desired field from the spring selection to the desired step.

The field is now added to the step and will be displayed in the selected form after saving.

Click on Save.

Edit field

You can edit any number of fields in the hint box. These changes only become visible in the final form after you save the entire form after making changes.

To edit a field, click in the form management.

Under Actions, click on the editing pencil of the form you want to edit.

Open the desired field for editing by clicking on the editing pencil in the step under Actions.

There are various ways to edit a field: Name the field, make the field mandatory, make the field visible and add information text.

Name field

To name a field, click on the input area of the Placeholder field and enter the desired name or question.

Click on Save to save the change.

Make field mandatory

If a field is mandatory, the reporting person must complete it in order to submit their report.

Click on the checkbox This field is mandatory to activate this function.

Click on Save to save the change.

Make the field visible

If a field is visible, it is always displayed in the form without dependency.

Click on the This field is visible checkbox to activate this function.

Click on Save to save the change.

Add information text

You have the option of adding an information text to add information. The information text is broadcast below the text.

Click on the Information text field to add content.

You have the option of displaying the information text as a tooltip.

To do this, click on the Show information text as tooltip checkbox (otherwise below the field) to display the information text as a tooltip.

Click on Save to save the change.

After editing the field, click on Save to apply the changes to the entire form.

Translate field

You can translate any number of fields in the hint box. Instead of manually adapting the texts in all languages, you can also use the translation function. These translations only become visible in the final form after you save the entire form after making changes.

To edit a field, click in the form management.

Under Actions, click on the editing pencil of the form you want to edit.

Open the desired field for translation by clicking on the editing pen in the step under Actions.

Click on the blue Translate button.

Select the languages in which the translation will be carried out by selecting the checkbox for the desired language.

Click on Save to carry out the translation.

The automatic translation is performed.

The translation has been carried out. Click on Save to accept the translation of the field.

After translating the field, click on Save to apply the changes to the entire form.

Delete field

You can delete any number of fields in the hint box. These adjustments only become visible in the final form after you save the entire form after making changes.

To edit a field, click in the form management.

Under Actions, click on the editing pencil of the form you want to edit.

Delete the desired field for translation by clicking in the step under Actions from the recycle bin.

The field is then automatically removed from the form.

After deleting the field, click on Save to apply the changes to the entire form.