This article will show you how to add the Number field to a Content Type in the HCMS. The Number field type allows you to input ID numbers, order numbers, ratings, and quantities.
Who can use this feature?
Owner | Developer | Publisher | Author (submit for review)
Instructions
Navigate to Content Types on the left-hand side, and select your desired Content Type
Click Add Field
Select Number
Add a Field Name
Note:
The field name can only contain letters with no spaces and cannot be changed. The display name can be edited in the Label section.
Select Create and edit field
Configure Common fields
Name (non-editable): Name of the field in the API response
Label: Define the display name for the field for documentation and user interfaces
Hints: Add some hints for the user and editor for the field
List Field: List fields display as a column in the content list; when no list field is defined, the first field is used
Tags: Add tags to annotate your field for automation processes
Configure Validation fields
Unique: Check to indicate that the number must be a unique number, meaning it is not repeated elsewhere
Required: Check to indicate the field as required
Range: Enter a Minimum and Maximum value
Default Value: Enter a default value that will populate the field but can still be edited
Configure Editing fields
Editor URL: Add a URL to your plugin if you use a custom editor
Placeholder: Define the placeholder for the input control
Editor: Select a type of editor
Input: Allows inputs
Inline Editable: Allow for editing
MaskInput: Hides the input, for use with currency
Masked Input: Choose to mask the selected value
Dropdown: Create a dropdown menu
Allowed Values: Enter tags
Inline Editable: Check to allow for editing
Radio: Create radio buttons
Allowed Values: Enter relevant tags
Stars: Input star amounts
Inline Editable: Check to allow for editing
Click Save and close
