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

Setting the Properties of the Child Table Widget

This widget nests other tables within the current table as child tables. For example, if an order has multiple order details, the order details table is a child table of the order.

Figure 1 Child table widget
Figure 2 Setting the properties

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 3 Setting the field name (Chinese and English)

Associated Form

Associated child table, that is, a subordinate table that has a data association with the main (parent) table. For example, if an order has multiple order details, the order details table is the child table. When you add or delete data in the main table, the related data in the child table is automatically added or deleted accordingly.

Bidirectional Association

If this function is enabled, you can select parent table data in the child table to update data at the same time.

Figure 4 Bidirectional association

Displayed Fields

Set the fields to be displayed in the child table. If there are many fields, you can search for them in the search box. You can also show or hide all fields with one click.

Figure 5 Setting fields to be displayed

Verification

Mandatory: If checked, the field is required and shows a * next to it.

Figure 6 Mandatory enabled

Conditions

Set field properties like Read-only, Disable, and Hide.
  • Read-only: If checked, the child table is read-only.
  • Disable: If checked, the content of the child table can still be displayed but cannot be configured.
  • Hide: If checked, the child table content is hidden on the page.

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 7 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 8 Effect