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You can add multiple fields to a form using different controls as per your requirements.
Control Type
Description
Control Type
Description
Text Field
Maximum size: 255 characters addresses. You can add a text field or text area field to your form to add URLs. URLs will be visible as hyperlinks on the overview pages upon data entry.
Text Area
Add long text like comments, address, etc. Maximum size limit is 65,635 characters.
Number Field
Supports adding numeric values like age, number of days, etc.
Radio Button
Single select radio buttons. Ideal for less than 5-6 values. If more, use dropdowns.
Checkbox
Multi-select checkbox. Ideal for less than 5-6 values. If more, use the multi-select dropdown.
Yes/No Checkbox
The field to check /uncheck single value.
Dropdown
Select single value from the dropdown options.
Multiselect Dropdown
Select multiple values from the dropdownoptions.
Date Picker
Supports date and time.
File Upload
Supports any file type. Note: If file is greater than 5MB, it is ideal not to upload them in OpenSpecimen and instead use an external file server.
Signature
To collect eSignature.
Note
This is to add ‘information notes’ for the user in between fields or sections.
To enhance the main form, you can incorporate a subform. This subform functions as a table-like structure that links to the main form. For instance, a patient may possess multiple addresses. To accommodate this, an Address subform can be integrated, featuring distinct fields such as city and street name.
Adding Fields
You can add multiple fields to a form using different controls as per your requirements.
To add new controls/fields to the form, click on ‘+ Add Field’.
Select the control type
Add the ‘Display Name’ and click on 'Save'
Note
MySQL DB restricts the number of fields supported in a table, so don’t create too long forms.
The number of fields supported depends on the data type of the fields. E.g., You can have 25-30 number fields in place of a single text field.
If the form is a mix of control types, please restrict it to not more than 75 fields.
