Designer – Fields Definition

The Fields Definition area is where you select the fields required for your project, such as First Name, Last Name, Title, Work Phone, and many others. With IDpack, database management is handled automatically. You only need to select the fields required for data collection from a library of more than 141 predefined fields.

Selected fields are available throughout the system and appear in both Designer and Producer. Each project has its own dedicated Fields Definition, allowing you to tailor the data structure to your exact needs. Records can be imported or exported at any time, giving you full control over your project data.

Fields selected for a project do not need to be printed on the badge. They can also be used exclusively for data collection. If a field is removed, its data is preserved and becomes available again if the field is added back later. Each project supports up to 50 fields. If a required field is not available in the library, you can request a custom field.

Table

Each row in the table represents a field available in the project. Fields can be edited directly in the table. All changes must be saved by clicking Save Project.

Locked Fields are fields currently used in Front Design or Back Design. These fields cannot be unchecked until they are removed from the design. Their order and values can still be adjusted.

The table includes the following columns:

• Status of the field. Locked fields appear in Locked state with a dark green indicator. Unrestricted fields appear with a green indicator.
• For unrestricted fields, uncheck the box and save the project to remove the field.
• Change the field order by moving items up or down, then save the project.
• Description The name of the field.
• Max Length Sets the maximum input length in the Producer form. A default value is provided and can be reduced if required.
• Req Makes the field mandatory when creating or editing records in Producer.
• Default Value Sets a default value for new records. For example a phone prefix or a default option in a drop down field.

Add More Fields

To add fields to a project, use the selection menu to choose predefined fields and click Add Fields. For a complete list, see the Database Fields List. Multiple fields can be selected by holding Ctrl on Windows or Command on macOS. Custom fields can be requested using the contact form. Each project supports up to 50 fields.

Badge Preview

This preview shows how the badge will appear when printed. Dynamic fields update based on record data entered in Producer, and the Photo ID changes for each record.