To add a text area field for large text descriptions, choose Long Textfield from the Field type dropdown.
The following field options are supported for long text fields:
- Required field - makes data entry required before storing a sample
- Validate input - set criteria for input when entering data in a field
- Note field - field information for end user displayed in a tooltip balloon
- Default value - field is filled with the default value if none is provided on sample creation
After saving the field, a free text area field is created, allowing users to store sample information as a text string.
Long text fields also support links. If a web address, such as http://www.elabnext.com, is entered into the field, an active link will automatically be created.
Input Validation
Use Validate input to validate the data input before storing a sample.
Choose one of the following validation criteria:
- Text Contains - value must include one or more characters
- Text Starts With - value must begin with one or more characters
- Text Ends With - value must end with one or more characters
- Regular Expression - validate the value with a custom regular expression