Updated on 2025-08-21 GMT+08:00

Set the Properties of the Reference Widget

This widget shows a field from a linked record on the current page. To use this widget, ensure that the associated record widget has been used on the page. (See Setting the Properties of the Associated Record Widget.)

Figure 1 Reference widget

Name

Set the field name shown to users. Click to set Chinese and English names. Click Reference Field to copy another field's value to this field name.

Figure 2 Setting the field name (Chinese and English)
Figure 3 Field reference

Associated Field

Select the associated record widget on the current page. The Available Records parameter for this widget must be set to Single.

Figure 4 Single for Available Records
Figure 5 Choosing an associated record on the current page

Reference

Choose a field to reference from the association.

Figure 6 Choosing a field

Conditions

Set the field properties. If you check Hide, the field will be hidden on the page.

Figure 7 Hiding a field
Figure 8 Effect

Width

Width: Widget width as a ratio of the page width. Set the widget width to make the page look better and more professional.

Figure 9 Setting the widget width
  • 1/4: Widget is 1/4 of the page width.
  • 1/3: Widget is 1/3 of the page width.
  • 1/2: Widget is 1/2 of the page width.
  • 2/3: Widget is 2/3 of the page width.
  • 3/4: Widget is 3/4 of the page width.
  • 1: Widget is full page width (default).

Pop-up Message

If a field is unclear, add a Pop-up Message to explain it. This helps users and makes things easier.

After setting, a question mark icon appears next to the field. When filling in the form, click the question mark icon to see the message.

Figure 10 Effect

Description

Set the widget description. Include its functions, use cases, and tips. This helps users understand it better and makes the form clearer.

Figure 11 Effect