Add screen fields to a record screen

  • Release version: Zurich
  • Updated July 31, 2025
  • 2 minutes to read
  • 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.
      Table 1. Record screen form
      Field Description
      Parent screen This 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, and Date.
      • The Auto field type doesn't include field types Attachments List and Checklist. You must manually select these options from the Type field.
      Form field Table 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 name Enter 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 field For the Attachment list field type, enter sys_id.
      Note:
      This option is only available for  the field types Attachments List  and Checklist.
      Order Order in which this field appears. Fields appear on the record screen from the lowest to the highest value.
      Hidden Option to avoid this field from showing on the record screen.
      Value Only Value of the field without the field label.
      Note:
      This option is only available for  the field types Auto, Text, Percentage, and Date.
    9. Select Save.