Add Form
Configure the form used for creating new records.
Go to Areas → General, click the gear icon on a collection, then select the Forms tab.
Configuration cards
| Card | Description |
|---|---|
| Display Settings | Turn on to customize the appearance of the add form container. |
| Customize Add Form Fields | Turn on to control field visibility, layout, and default values. |
Display settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Display Mode | The layout style for the form. Choose between Modal, Drawer, or Card. |
| Columns Per Row | The number of fields displayed per horizontal row (1–4). |
| Width | The layout width in pixels. Available for Modal and Drawer modes. |
| Drawer Position | The placement of the drawer (Left, Right, Top, or Bottom). Available for Drawer mode. |
| Use Field Icons | Turn on to display field icons in generated forms. |
Fields configuration
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Field Name | The field identifier. Required fields are marked with a star icon. |
| Column Span (0-12) | How many grid columns the field should span. |
| Visible | Toggle whether the field appears in the form. |
| Default Value | Configure initial values for new records. |
| Actions | Reorder fields using the up/down arrows. |
Default value configuration
Click the Set (or Edit) button in the Fields Configuration table to define how a field is pre-filled when creating new records.
Static default value
Enter a specific value directly into the Default Value input field. This value applies to every new record.
Populate from logged-in user
Turn on Populate From Logged In User to dynamically fill the field based on the current user's session data.
- Open the Select Auth Collection dropdown and choose the collection representing the logged-in user.
- Open the Select Session Field dropdown and map a field from the user's session to the collection field.
This is commonly used for fields like createdBy or ownerId.