Data lists
The data list is the additional functionality to link user data to a publication. In the data list, web fields that are necessary for different publications, can be created.
Create data list
Click on 'New' at the bottom left column.
Enter a name here (for example, name of the client) and click on 'Save'. The new list is now shown in the left column.
Select the new data list to create web fields.
Create date list fields
Creating web field is the same as creating web fields atPublications.
Field Type or Field Type can choose from several options:
- Text field
- Phone or fax field
- Email field
- List field
- Image field
Depending on the type chosen, enter fields are shown.
General/recurring fields
Name
Please enter the clear name as possible here for the orderer in the shop. This name will be shown with the product to be made and must give an indication to the orderer what to fill in here.
Please enter the clear name as possible here for the orderer in the shop. This name will be shown with the product to be made and must give an indication to the orderer what to fill in here.
Prefix or prefix
The data entered here will be automatically placed before the text entered by the orderer.If nothing is filled in, nothing will be placed for what the orderer has filled in.
The data entered here will be automatically placed before the text entered by the orderer.If nothing is filled in, nothing will be placed for what the orderer has filled in.
Postfix or suffix
The data entered here is automatically placed behind the text entered by the orderer.If nothing is filled in, nothing will be placed after what the orderer has filled in.
Description
The description entered here will be shown in the input field in the shop at publication.
Number of rules
The number of rules allows the height of a web field to be determined. By default, the field is one line high; the orderer can only enter one line of text (i.e. without enter). When '2' is filled in, the orderer can fill in 2 rules, etc.
Webfield
By ticking 'Webveld' it can be determined whether the field is displayed on the web or not.
In user profile
If 'In User Profile' is checked, the orderer can adjust the field at 'My details'. This is checked by default.
Use in the document description
If 'Use in the document description' is checked, the completed text will be sent to My Documents in the webshop.
Other fields depend on the field type you choose. Below you will find an explanation of this.
Text field
In addition to the general fields, the following fields are available:
Default or standard value
Here you can already place text that is shown in the fill field. The user can change this text or keep it without any changes.
Total length (min. max.)
A minimum and maximum number of punctuation marks can be given to a web field.
Notation method
Here you can choose from different notation methods:
Here you can choose from different notation methods:
- identical - the characters typed by the user are taken over one on one; so without formatting
- Small letters - example
- Capital letters start (starting capital) - Example
- Capital letters - FORBEELD
Phone or fax field
In addition to the general fields, the following fields are available:
International representation
The country code will be displayed at publication.
Country code
Enter a default country code here that must be placed in front of the telephone number.
Enter a default country code here that must be placed in front of the telephone number.
Read alone
If only reading is checked, filled in value will only be shown and cannot be adjusted.
Use user country code
If an orderer comes from another country, his/her country code will be used in the publication. The country code is selected based on the country in the user's account information.
Kennumber
Enter a default key number that must be placed in front of the telephone number.
Read alone
If only reading is checked, filled in value will only be shown and cannot be adjusted.
Number
If a dial-out number is used, the first number or first digits of the number can be filled in here.
Length of known number (min. max.)
Enter the number of numbers used here. For example, mobile (06): minimum 2 and a maximum of 2; or key number for Utrecht (030): minimum 3 and maximum 3.
Total length (min. max.)
Enter the number of digits that may be used for the total number (length 'ken number plus number'). This is usually for the Netherlands for landlines: minimum 10 and a maximum of 10.
Pre-addition (international)
A second prefix can be chosen for a second prefix. For example: the prefix is "Tphone" in Dutch, then "Phone" can be filled in with the prefix internationally for English.
suffix (international)
A second suffix can be chosen for a second suffix. For example: Dutch "Home" and in English "Home".
Formatting (national)
Here, a format can be chosen that determines where the space should be placed in the telephone number.
The data formats can be created on theFormatspage.
Formattering (international)
Here, a format can be chosen that determines where the space should be placed in the telephone number. In the case of international numbers, you can also choose when creating the formats to have the '0' in the key number removed automatically.
The data formats can be created on theFormatspage.
Email field
In addition to the general fields, the following fields are available:
Total length (min. max.)
A minimum and maximum number of punctuation marks can be given to a web field.
Domain name
If the company has its own domain name, fill it in here. For example, "@isi.nl". The orderer does not have to fill in a domain name; it is placed automatically. It is also not possible to fill in another domain name; it will be filtered out.
Check onSpecial punctions
Check that characters are used that should not appear in an email address.
Notation method
Here you can choose from different notation methods:
Here you can choose from different notation methods:
- identical - the characters typed by the user are taken over one on one; so without formatting
- Small letters - example
- Capital letters start - Example
- Capital letters - FORBEELD
List field
In addition to the general fields, the following fields are available:
Lists
Here it is possible to link a list of functions, for example.The orderer will see a dropdown list from which to choose from.
Here it is possible to link a list of functions, for example.The orderer will see a dropdown list from which to choose from.
The available lists and data can be created at theSelection listspage.
The field must first be saved to select a list.
Image field
In addition to the general fields, the following fields are available:
User upload allowed
The orderer may upload and place his own images in the publication.
Allow cropping
The orderer may scale and move the image as part of the publication.
The frame in which the image is placed cannot be moved.
Linking data list to a customer (order)
Go to the back office of the shop toCustomersLink the data list to the orderer.
Select the customer in question and click on the dots (..) to change his data.
If it is a new customer, first see it.Customers.
Click the 'Change fields' link under 'Date List Fields'.
Now a new window will open.
Under 'User data list fields', select the correct data list.
Now all web fields are displayed.
Fill in the fields from the data list with the correct value.
For example, select "Visit address street" and enter street and house number here.
If 'In User Profile' is checked, the orderer can adjust the field at 'My details'.
Questions and feedback
If you have any questions or feedback please contact us:Professional services.
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