System Generated
System Generated fields automatically fill in values from system context or other fields.
Go to Studio → Collections → [Collection Name] → Fields tab → Add Field, then select System 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 IP Address. |
| 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. |
| Faker Type | Dropdown. Generate test data. |
| Unique | Checkbox. Prevent duplicate values. |
Input Types
- IP Address — Capture the client's IP address
When to Use
Choose System Generated when:
- You need to capture system context (IP, headers)
Settings
See Common Settings for shared options.
Not available: Primary Key
|## Use Cases
- Audit logging (capturing user ID, IP address)
- Request tracking (headers, user agent)
- Computed user display names
Related
- Common Settings — Shared settings reference
- Auto Generated — For UUIDs and timestamps