Custom Fields

Custom Fields allow you to tailor your sanitation forms to collect exactly the type of data you need. From simple numbers to complex formulas, you can build powerful data collection tools.

Field Types

When adding a field to a form level, you can choose from the following types:

Type	When to use
Text	Short text like comments or names.
Text Area	Longer descriptions or observations.
Number	For values you want to calculate or average (e.g., “Pest count”).
Checkbox	For simple “Yes/No” or “Present/Absent” indicators.
Select Field	Choose one option from a dropdown list.
Radio Buttons	Choose one option from a visible list.
Date / Datetime	For logging specific moments or deadlines.
File / Photo	To attach photographic evidence or documents.
Association	Link the entry to another record in your finca (e.g., a specific Contractor or Supply).
Calculated	For automatic math based on other fields.

Advanced Logic

Validations

You can ensure data quality by setting rules for your fields:

Required: The monitor cannot finish the entry without filling this field.
Min/Max Values: For numbers, you can set limits (e.g., “Temperature must be between 0 and 50”).
Patterns: For text, you can enforce formats like “Numbers only” or “Alphanumeric”.

Conditional Fields

You can hide or show fields based on other answers.

Example: Only show a “Photo” field if the “Disease present” checkbox is checked.
Note: Conditional logic in Sanitation Forms currently works based on Checkbox fields.

Calculated Fields (Formulas)

Calculated fields perform math automatically as the monitor enters data.

Formulas: You can use standard math operations (+, -, *, /) and parentheses.
References: Use the “Insert Field” button to reference other numeric fields in your formula.
Hierarchy: A field at the Sample level can reference fields from the Tree and Route levels.

Important for Reports

Field types like Number, Checkbox, and Select are the best for generating clear charts and maps. Free-text fields are harder to analyze at scale.