Field Types

Overview of the various types of Fields that can be created and used within Risk Cloud 

Fields are elements that can be added to a Step (i.e., form) to capture data from or display data to end users. The following Field Types can be created:

• Text - Is a field that provides a small text box for entry of text that can fit in one line (e.g., names, titles, or short descriptions).

• Text Area - Is a field that provides a large text box for writing long descriptions or multiple rows of text. Rich Text can be enabled on Text Areas to allow for formatting of text (e.g., bold or italicized font, bullet-points, URLs).

• Date Picker - Is a field that presents the end user with a calendar widget to select a date and time (time optional).

• Number - Is an integer field that only accepts real numbers.

• E Signature - Is a field that displays one or many items with a checkbox next to each item. After the user selects one or more of the checkboxes, they can click Sign and an electronic signature of their user name will be displayed along with a date and time stamp. The Field can optionally be enabled to be 21 CFR Part 11 compliant. 

• Checkbox - Is a field that displays options in a list with a checkbox next to each such that options can be checked or unchecked. Multiple items can be selected by the end user.

• Multi Select - Is a field that displays a list of items in a drop-down. Multiple items can be selected by the end user.

• Radio - Is a field that displays several options in the form of a list with a radio circle presented next to each option that can be selected or unselected. Only one item can be selected by the end user.

• Select - Is a field that presents a drop-down list of items. Only one item can be selected by the end user.

• Attachment - Is a field that presents the end user with a file picker to upload a document from their local machine. The user can browse for a file or drag and drop a file into the upload area.

• Calculation -  Is a field that accepts mathematical formulas using numerical values and mathematical operators. Calculations can be based off of other Fields in the same Workflow that have numeric values associated with them. Calculations can also be based off of Fields with numeric values from a separate linked Workflow. These calculations are called Cross-Workflow Calculations.

• User - Is a field that provides a selectable list of users of the platform. The users displayed can be restricted using Roles or by specifying individual users. 

In addition to these Field Types that can be created by Admin users, there is also a special system-generated field, the Due Date Field.