How can I create a general global field?

In this chapter we explain how a general global field can be created, using the example of a selection field.

To create a general global field that can be selected and used identically in every form, proceed as follows.

First navigate to the form administration.
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Navigate to the Global fields step.

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Click on New global field.

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Click on the selection field.

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Edit the title accordingly, insert the desired field values.

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Click on Save.

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Navigate to the Forms step and then click on the editing pencil in the corresponding form.

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Navigate to the Enter report step.

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Select the field that you want to convert into a general global field. Click on the corresponding editing pencil.

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Click on the Convert to an existing gloables field field.

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Select the corresponding global field.

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Select the appropriate field values and click Continue.

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This step overwrites the existing configurations. Click on Save.

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The general global field can now be found in the Field selection line.

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Save the entire form.

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