Adding a field group to your data model

Add a field group to your data model to store the values of a group of related fields in a page data structure. You can then reference this field on a form to collect values from users at run time.

Add a field group to your data model to store the values of a group of related fields in a single data structure. You can then reference this field on a form to collect values from users at run time.

For example, you can capture the first name, last name, and address of a person in the Prospective Client field group.

1. Access the data model for a data type or a case type, based on how the field will be used in your application.
   • To view fields in a data type:
     1. Click Turn editing on.
     2. In the navigation panel, click Data to view a list of data types in your application.
     3. Click the name of a data type.
     4. Click the Data model tab.
   • To view fields in a case type:
     1. Click Turn editing on.
     2. In the navigation panel, click Cases to display the Case Type Explorer.
     3. Click the name of a case type.
     4. Click the Data model tab.
     5. Optional:To display fields that are inherited by your application, click Show reusable fields.
2. Click + Add field.
3. Enter the name of the field group.
4. In the Type column, select Field group from the list of options.
5. In the Options column, select a data type from the autocomplete field.
6. Click Done.