Add custom fields to BLDR forms to capture data specific to your organization's needs.
What Are Custom Fields?
Custom fields let you add additional data collection points to standard BLDR forms. Examples:
- Weather station ID on Daily Logs
- Union local number on Timesheets
- Client PO number on Work Orders
- Building permit number on Projects
Creating Custom Fields
- Go to Settings → Custom Fields
- Select the form type to customize
- Click + Add Field
- Configure the field:
- Label - What users see
- Field Type - Text, number, dropdown, etc.
- Required - Mandatory or optional
- Default Value - Pre-filled value
- Click Save
Field Types
- Text - Single line of text
- Text Area - Multiple lines
- Number - Numeric values only
- Dropdown - Select from predefined options
- Checkbox - Yes/No toggle
- Date - Date picker
- Time - Time picker
Where Custom Fields Appear
Custom fields can be added to:
- Daily Logs
- Timesheets
- Safety Meetings
- Work Orders
- Projects
- User Profiles
Field Order
Drag and drop custom fields to reorder them. They appear in the order you set on both mobile and web.
Editing & Deleting Fields
- Edit labels and settings anytime
- Deleted fields are hidden, not removed (data preserved)
- Changing field type may affect existing data