General field properties
There are different types of fields in the system that allow the user to enter, display, and edit data.
Field authorizations may be managed:
- by pressing [Shift] + [F1]. Next, hover the cursor over a given field and hold [Alt] to open the window Technical properties for field “Field name”.
- in the design mode
To switch to the design mode, expand the list under the [Select and organize views] button and select [Design mode].
After that, the wrench symbol: will appear next to the application name, indicating that the application is open in the design mode.
To manage a given field, hover the cursor over it → select it with the right mouse button → select Properties → open the Authorizations tab.
![](https://help.comarch.com/cee/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot-2022-02-16-111542.png)
Next, select the button and choose an authorization role assigned to the user or user group for which authorizations/restrictions are to be defined.
After selecting a role, it is necessary to define:
- if a given field is to be visible; available options include:
- Visible – the field will be available in a given application
- Not visible – the field will not be available
- if a given field is to be active; available options include:
- Active – the field will be active; the possibility to edit it is managed with the Editable parameter
- Disabled – the field will be grayed-out
- if a given field is to be editable; available options include:
- Editable – the user will be able to edit the field
- Not editable – the user will not be able to make changes to the field
Field types
Depending on the application and authorizations granted, fields may have different types (colors).
All fields with a white background can be filled in, which means that the user can enter or edit data in such fields.
![](https://help.comarch.com/cee/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot-2022-02-16-111852.png)
Fields in which the mouse cursor is currently positioned are marked with a yellow background.
![](https://help.comarch.com/cee/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot-2022-02-16-111933.png)
If a field’s value is grayed-out, the field is non-editable and . This may be due to missing authorizations or a specific configuration.
![](https://help.comarch.com/cee/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot-2022-02-16-112119.png)
In turn, if a field is completely grayed-out, the user cannot enter, edit, and preview data in the field. For the field to become editable, necessary conditions need to be met. In order to enable entering a date in the Valid from field, it is necessary to create a new version of an item, selecting the option [New] → [New version] in the Items application.
![](https://help.comarch.com/cee/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot-2022-02-16-112219.png)
Entering data in fields
Data may be entered in different ways, depending on the available options:
- directly in a field using the keyboard
- selecting the [Value assistant]
button in the bottom right corner, opening an appropriate dialog window:
![](https://help.comarch.com/cee/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot-2022-02-16-112441.png)
- selecting the
button next to the name of a given field. The button opens a dialog window with fields to be filled in.
![](https://help.comarch.com/cee/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot-2022-02-16-112737.png)
If a field is required, it is marked with a gray triangle symbol.
![](https://help.comarch.com/cee/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot-2022-02-16-112849.png)
However, if a validation is performed with the use of the [Validate] button or if the user tries to save changes in an application without completing required fields, the triangle symbol’s color changes from gray to red.
![](https://help.comarch.com/cee/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot-2022-02-16-113226.png)