By writing a [Description] for Data Items within the Workflow App, you can display notes beneath the Data Items in the Input form. Since you can use JavaScript as well as Markdown text and HTML, various things that enhance business efficiency such as emphasizing business precautions, displaying URLs to related sites, and displaying counters for the number of input characters, etc. can be realized.
1. Usage Example of the Description (Input hint)
- a. Indicate Input Examples
Control variations in the input format by giving input examples
- b. Indicate Reference Value
Reduce variation due to the subjectivity of the operator by describing a judgement or selection criteria
- c. Warning and Reminder
Instill operational policies and annual goals within the organization
- As a way to reduce input mistakes it is also effective to set an [Initial value] that automatically enters default data (M207)
2. Overview of Description Mechanisms at each Step
- a. Description of each Data item
An explanatory note of the editable item displayed on the form will be posted directly beneath the item
- b. Description of Guide Panel type Data Item
The Guide Panel is a Data Item specifically for descriptions and notes. It can be set as either visible or non-visible at each Step
- [Guide Panel] is a special Data Item for showing a description (M205)
3. Learn How to Set up Description
For specific setup instructions, please refer to the learning content below.
Self-Study Resources:
Utilizing Form JavaScript:
- Get/Update Data Item Values on the Form Screen
- Perform Processing When an Event Occurs on the Form Screen
- Perform Your Own Input Checks on Form Screens
- Automatically Populate Multiple Data Fields with Selected Employee Information
References:
- Data Item Description
- R1020: Markdown Samples (for beginners)
- R1021: Markdown Samples (for experts)
- R2131: HTML Elements Available in Markdown
- R2132: Questetra Form JavaScript API