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How Do I Create a Custom Field?

Custom Fields in Event Temple allow you to collect and display additional information that is not included in the standard system fields. These can be added to Bookings, Contacts, Events, Accounts, or Groups to capture data specific to your business needs

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Step 1: Access Custom Fields

  1. Go to Settings in the left-hand navigation menu.

  2. Under the Fields section, select Custom Fields.

  3. Choose the type of record where you want to add the custom field:

    • Contact

    • Account

    • Booking

    • Event

    • Group


Step 2: Create a New Custom Field

  1. Click the New Custom Field button at the top of the page.

  2. A new window will appear where you can define the field’s details.


Step 3: Configure the Field Details

Fill in the required information:

  • Field Label:
    The name that will appear in your system (e.g., “Dietary Preferences”).

  • Object Type:
    This defines where the field will appear (Booking, Contact, etc.).

  • Field Type:
    Choose from one of the supported types:

    • Text (Single Line)

    • Text (Multi Line)

    • Number

    • Checkbox

    • Date

    • Currency

    • Picklist (dropdown)

    • HTML

    • User

    • Contact

  • Description (Optional):
    Add details or instructions for what the field is used for.

  • Placeholder (Optional):
    Text shown inside the field before a user enters data.

  • Merge Field Name:
    The internal name used for documents or email templates. It must start with a lowercase letter and contain only letters and numbers.

  • Custom Field Set (Optional):
    Group related fields together for better organization.


Step 4: Save the Custom Field

Once you’ve filled in the details, click Create to save your new field.
Your custom field will now appear in the selected record type (e.g., Booking, Contact, etc.).


Step 5: Use the Custom Field

The new field can now be filled in when creating or editing records of that type. It can also be included in reports, documents, proposals, and email templates using its merge field name.


Important Notes

  • You can edit or delete custom fields at any time from the same Custom Fields settings page.

  • If you have multiple fields, consider using Custom Field Sets to organize them logically.

  • Only users with the appropriate permissions can create or edit custom fields.


In summary:
To create a Custom Field in Event Temple, go to Settings → Custom Fields, click New Custom Field, define the field’s details, and click Create. This feature gives you the flexibility to capture and manage custom data for all major record types in your Event Temple account.

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