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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Add screen fields to a record screen

Add screen fields to improve the usability of your record screens. Screen fields enable you to change how information is shown in your form or you can provide access to additional elements, such as attachments, videos, or links.

Before you begin

Role required: admin

To add screen fields to your record screen, confirm that you have configured a record screen that contains a details screen. For more information, see Configure a details screen for a record screen.

Procedure

  1. Navigate to All > System Mobile > Mobile App Builder.

    The Mobile App Builder opens in a new browser tab and displays the application scope selection screen.

  2. Search for the application scope you are working in and then select the name of the application scope.

    The Mobile App Builder categories home screen displays.

  3. Select Screens from the menu.

  4. Select an existing Record screen record.

  5. In the configuration tree, select the Details screen record where you want to add a screen field.

  6. Select a table in the Data area of the Details screen field.

  7. Locate the Screen fields area and select New.

  8. On the Screen field form, fill in the fields.

FieldDescription
Parent screenThis field is auto-populated, listing the screen where this field is used.
Type

Type of screen field. For a list of types and a description of how they're used, see Screen fields.Note:

  • Select the Auto option to link the field type with the selected Form Field option. The Auto option includes the following field types: Text, Percentage, Image, Video, File, HTML, Date, and Script.

Note: For more information about using the script screen option, see Dynamic variable support in record screens.

  • The Auto field type doesn't include field types Attachments List and Checklist. You must manually select these options from the Type field.
Form fieldTable field that the screen field uses as a data source. Some field types require a specific type of value. These requirements are described in Screen fields.Note: This option isn't available for the field types Attachments List and Checklist.
Field nameEnter the name Attachment or Checklist for this field, this text displays as the field label.Note: This option is only available for  the field types Attachments List ** and Checklist**.
Record ID fieldFor the Attachment list field type, enter sys_id.Note: This option is only available for  the field types Attachments List ** and Checklist**.
OrderOrder in which this field appears. Fields appear on the record screen from the lowest to the highest value.
HiddenOption to avoid this field from showing on the record screen.
Value OnlyValue of the field without the field label.Note: This option is only available for  the field types Auto, Text, Percentage, Date, and Script.

  1. Select Save.

  2. Dynamic variable support in record screens
    Use the script screen field in record screens to display dynamic field values. The script runs to determine the field value before it displays in your form. The value returned by the script doesn't replace the database value. For example, you can display translated content for dynamic variables within an email.

  3. Configure the script field for records screens
    Configure script screen fields to display calculated or personalized content in your mobile forms, without modifying the underlying database values.

Parent Topic:Screen fields