This article provides a comprehensive guide to getting started with fields using the Fields Manager module, detailing how to create, configure, and utilize your own custom fields throughout the platform.
By the end of this guide, you will have a clear understanding of the essential functionalities available for managing custom fields in your event, helping you collect participant data.
1. At Event level, navigate to the Fields manager module -> Participant fields tab, and create a new field
2. Add the name of the field in "Display label", and select a field type. For select and multiselect fields, you can add add values in the "Validation" tab. Click on save.
3. Navigate to the Content module -> Page submodules, create a new page or open an existing form.
4. Add the section "Column form" (single or two) onto the page. Fields can only be added inside this section.
5. In the list of sections, search for the field you just created, and drag & drop it into the Column form section. Click on the blue publish button.
6. You can now submit details inside the field, on this event website form.
7. You can also manually enter details in this field for each participant, in the participants' module.
Creating and adding a custom field to a web form