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Feature Request: Text above or below field in client

posted on August 30, 2019

I'm sure I've seen this requested before, but I can't seem to find the post so I wanted to put it out there again. I'd like the ability to add text above or below fields in the Laserfiche Client, similar to how you can add text above/below a field on a Form.

The idea is to have the option of displaying some additional notes for users, possibly restricted to specific groups, with additional information about the field. As an example, we have fields that are for internal use only, but users sometimes mistake it for something that can be seen by everyone.

Instead of using long and excessively complicated field names, I think it would be great if we could add text above or below the field. For example, to indicate something like "Internal Use Only" or to specifically note any formatting constraints, like "test@example.com" or "(555) 555-1234"

Adding a new attribute may or not be ideal (personally I'd prefer it so the Description could be reserved for more detailed information), but it would be great to at the very least have a checkbox that would enable displaying that extra info with the field to help guide users entering data in the desktop or web client.

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replied on August 29, 2022

Jason, Did you find a way to do this?

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replied on August 29, 2022

No, this is something that would require changes to the software in order for it to be possible in a practical way.

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replied on August 29, 2022

That's what I thought you might say.sad  Thanks for your reply.

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replied on August 29, 2022

You can somewhat simulate this by creating a Form with fields that exactly match the metadata template, adding whatever helper text you'd like, and conditionally embedding that form in web client for entries with that template.

If it's specifically formatting constraint you're looking to communicate, Laserfiche does natively support Constraint Violation Messages on fields with constraints. Though they only appear after the user inputs a value that doesn't comply rather than always being visible, they are effective at making users not have to guess the constraint.

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replied on August 30, 2019

This may be the post you're thinking of:

Document Template Fields Text Below or Above Fields

 

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replied on August 30, 2019

That would be it, thanks!

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