Default Types of Custom Fields

Introduction

This reference covers the available default types of custom fields in Easy8. Each field type serves a different purpose and can be used to store various forms of data such as text, numbers, lists, or system-linked entities.

Target Audience

Administrator

Definition of Default Custom Field Types

Name	Type	Description
Address	Google Map	Adds an address input with a link to Google Maps. Requires refresh for updates to take effect.
Amount	Numeric + Unit	Allows entry of numeric value with unit, useful for calculations.
Autoincrement	Sequential ID	Auto-increases per new item. Can reset by project, tracker, or both.
Boolean	Yes/No	Offers dropdown, checkbox, or radio options. Special handling when required or added to existing records.
Choose country	Dropdown	Select a country from a predefined list.
Color	Predefined List	Choose a color (green, orange, red, none).
Custom table	Linked Table	Used in Asset & Configuration Management.
Date	Date	Allows date selection, useful for contracts, deadlines, etc.
Date and time	Timestamp	Allows input of exact time along with date. Editable only in edit view.
E-mail	Text (Email)	Accepts standard email format.
Float	Decimal number	Allows numbers with decimal places.
Integer	Whole number	Positive or negative integers only.
Key/value list	Custom List	List that updates values globally, affecting past and future entries.
Link	URL	Accepts hyperlinks (must include protocol).
List	Custom List	Static list. Does not affect existing entries when updated.
Long Text	Rich Text Area	Multi-line, formatted text area for longer content.
Lookup	Dynamic Entity	Pulls values directly from a selected system entity (e.g., Users).
Milestone	Project Link	Selects one or more milestones from the current project.
Percent	Numeric (%)	Accepts percentage with decimals. Can be edited inline or with a slider.
Text	Short Text	Up to 256 characters. For longer input, use Long Text.
User	System User List	Select user(s) from dropdown or checkboxes. Works only on project-linked entities.
Value tree	Multi-Select Tree	Hierarchical list allowing multiple selections.

Usage Notes

Use Key/value list instead of List when updates must affect existing records.
Lookup is preferred over User custom field for non-project-linked entities.
Boolean fields marked as "required" with a checkbox do not force user interaction.
Default values appear only after entities are updated post-field creation.
Always include protocol (e.g., https://) in Link fields for proper functionality.
Use Long Text responsibly; it is not intended for extensive documentation.

Examples

Use Percent to track task completion rates.
Use Autoincrement to create unique ticket IDs by project.
Use Milestone to tie a custom field directly to planning objectives.