Input Types
The input type assigned to an attribute determines the type of data it can capture. Data entered in attributes is validated to check it aligns with the input type.
| Input Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Dropdown | Allows selection from a list of predefined text options. You can choose one option that best describes the attribute. |
| Multi-select | Enables the selection of multiple items from a list of text-based options, offering flexibility in attributes that allow multiple options. |
| Date | Facilitates the input of a specific date, ensuring data consistency by validating the format against standard date conventions. |
| Date time | Allows you to specify both date and time, ensuring accurate time-stamping of events or attributes that require precise scheduling. |
| Rich text | Accepts HTML-formatted text input for a diverse range of textual presentations, including links, bolding, and italics. |
| Plain text | A simple text field for straightforward, unformatted text input, ensuring clear and concise textual data. |
| Reference | References a record within Nautical using the record's Base64 Nautical ID, ensuring accurate cross-referencing. For example, UHJvZHVjdDoxMTA0 references a product. Note that there is no validation to check the record being referenced exists. |
| Money | Allows input of financial values, validating the amount and associating it with the correct currency. |
| Boolean | Offers a true or false selection, enabling clear and decisive attribute choices where only binary options apply. |
| Numeric | Accepts numerical input, validating against numeric data types for attributes that require quantitative representation. |
| File | Supports a reference to a file, either using either a file upload or the file URL. See the supported file types. |
| Swatch | Allows the representation of attributes through colors or patterns, using either a file upload or a hexadecimal color code for visual selection. |