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      Adding a Static Table to a Form

      How to add a Static Table to a form

      Static tables should be used when the type and amount of data are known in advance and remain constant. They are easy to design and have a pre-defined structure that doesn't change, which makes them suitable for straightforward data collection. A static table is one that will retain exactly the number of rows or columns you set while designing the form. No additional rows can be added when the tech is entering data on the device. You define both the columns and rows of information used in a static table.

      1. From the Actions/Container menu in the Form Designer, click the Static Table input.
      2. The static table is added to the form. 
      3. Click  (Edit) open the Edit Static Table window.
      4. On the Settings tab, mark Hide Field Label if you don’t want the field label to display in the app. Mark Hide Table if you don’t want the table to appear in the app. If you mark this option, the field label will also be hidden in the app, regardless if you have the Hide Field Label option marked.
      5. Enter a label for the table. Although it may seem unnecessary, the table label and column labels are important for retaining the field reference when creating reports.
      6. In the Tooltip field, enter the tip/hint you may want to include for the static table.

      7. Click the Modify Column Sizes button to open the Resize Table Columns window. This window displays a “preview” table where there is a number field at the top of the table header where you can enter a pixel number, or you can drag the column width to the size you want.

        Mark Hide Label Column if you don’t want to display a row label in the first column of information. (Be sure to add labels, even if they are hidden.)

      8. After you add a static table, enter the column and row labels you want to use. You can add additional rows and columns by clicking (More) and selecting whether you want to copy the column or row you’re on or insert a blank column or row. Then, select the input type for each cell that will require entry by the tech. Click the input's (Edit) to open the applicable edit window to apply a cell condition, if needed. The cells that will require entry are colored white, while the header cells are shaded. 
      9. Click the Styles tab to specify the style settings for the static table. See Using the Styles Tab for more information. 
      10. Click OK to save your entries. Click Cancel to close the Edit Static Table window without saving changes.