Metadata Forms

Every business object in yuuvis® RAD is based on an object type and its specific metadata form.

When an object is created, the object type is determined and the metadata form is filled out. Fields in the form can be prepopulated with default values or values automatically extracted from the document files.

The properties of the form fields are configured by the administrator. Notices are shown if entries in fields and references between fields do not match these specifications.

Only integers from -2³¹ to 2³¹-1 (i.e., from -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647) may be entered in the metadata form. Entries that fall outside this range will cause rounding or other errors.

Metadata Form Fields

Field	Property
Mandatory field	Mandatory fields must be completed, which is why they are indicated by an asterisk. The name of mandatory fields is shown in red for newly created objects and in gray for changed metadata.
Numerical field	Digits. The maximum number of digits and decimal places is defined.
ID field	User or group. Selection from a suggestion list after two characters have been entered. Free inputs are not accepted.
Catalog field	Catalog entry. Selection from a suggestion list after one character has been entered or via the catalog. For hierarchical catalogs with entries in layers, the administrator configures whether the entries for all layers are accepted or only the entry for the lowest layer. Free inputs are not accepted.
Date field	Date. Free input or via the calendar. The date must be between 01/01/1753 and 12/31/9999. The format of the date varies based on the user’s language settings. German: DD.MM.YYYY English: MM/DD/YYYY
Checkboxes	Checkboxes have either the status 'active' or 'not active'. On an administrative level, the additional status 'neutral' can also be integrated.
Tables	Entry via a dialog. New rows are added at the bottom. Double-clicking a row opens the dialog for editing or deleting the row.
E-mail field	E-mail address. A new e-mail with this address can be opened in the local e-mail application via the e-mail icon. Sample entry: employee@optimal-systems.de.
URL field	URL. The URL can be opened in the browser via the WWW icon. Input example: http://www.optimal-systems.de.
Reference field	Referenced on another object (see References).
Multi-field	Field that allows several entries (see Multi-fields).