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Details sheet

Define all fields that can be associated with categories.

Columns

Name (Column A, required)

Field name shown to users.

Examples: Name, Width, Status.

Helper Text (Column B)

Question or instruction shown to users.

Example: What is the width in meters?

Type (Column C)

Determines input method:

  • t or text - free-form text
  • n or number - numeric input
  • m or multiple - multi-select
  • blank or s or select - single-select

Type values are case-insensitive.

Options (Column D)

Comma-separated choices. Required for select and multiple types.

Example: Good, Fair, Poor

Field ID (Column E)

Auto-generated unique ID. Leave blank and do not edit manually.

Universal (Column F)

  • TRUE - field appears for all categories
  • FALSE or blank - only appears when listed in Categories → Fields

Note: Universal is not currently implemented in the CoMapeo app.