Auto Generated
Auto Generated fields create values automatically when records are created.
Go to Studio → Collections → [Collection Name] → Fields tab → Add Field, then select Auto Generated. To edit an existing field, click the edit action next to it.
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| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Field Name | Text input, required. Unique identifier for the field. |
| Input Type | Dropdown, required. Choose Auto Generated UUID or Creation Timestamp. |
| Display Label | Text input. Human-readable label shown in forms. |
| Icon | Icon picker. Visual identifier. |
| Status | Toggle, defaults to true. Enable or disable the field. |
| Required | Checkbox. Make the field mandatory. |
| Description | Text area. Documents the field's purpose. |
| Form Visibility | Dropdown. Show in Add, Edit, or Both forms. |
| DB Field Name | Text input. Custom database column name. |
| Primary Key | Checkbox. Mark as unique record identifier. |
| Unique | Checkbox. Prevent duplicate values. |
Input Types
- Auto Generated UUID — Universally unique identifier (128-bit). Ideal for distributed systems
- Auto Generated Creation Timestamp — Timestamp when record is created
When to Use
Choose Auto Generated when:
- You need unique identifiers without user input
- Creating primary keys for records
- Tracking creation timestamps automatically
Settings
See Common Settings for shared options. Auto Generated supports Primary Key and Unique.
Not available: Default Value, Faker Type
Use Cases
- Primary key generation (UUID)
- Record creation timestamps
- Unique reference codes
Related
- Common Settings — Shared settings reference
- System Generated — For context-aware auto values