PulseFlow Field Types Reference

PulseFlow Field Types Reference

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PulseFlow Field Types Reference

PulseFlow ships with 24+ field types. This reference lists every type, what it captures, and the typical use case.

Before you start
  • You are designing a form and choosing field types
  • You need to know what fields are available before writing a spec
What you'll achieve
  • A complete list of supported field types
  • Guidance on when to pick each one

Text and number inputs

FieldWhat to enterRequired
Text InputSingle-line free text. Use for names, codes, short descriptions.No
Text AreaMulti-line free text. Use for long-form reasons, comments, justifications.No
EmailText with email-format validation.No
NumberNumeric input with min/max and decimal rules.No
Phone NumberPhone input with international-format support.No
CurrencyNumeric with currency symbol and formatting.No

Choice and selection fields

FieldWhat to enterRequired
DropdownSingle-select list with predefined options.No
Multi SelectMulti-select list with predefined options.No
Radio ButtonSingle-select presented as radio buttons (best for 2-5 options).No
CheckboxBoolean or multi-choice checkboxes.No
Dynamic DropdownOptions loaded at runtime from an external system via System Attributes.No

Date and time

FieldWhat to enterRequired
DateDate-only picker.No
Date TimeDate plus time picker.No

Files, media, and signatures

FieldWhat to enterRequired
File UploadUpload one or more files; MIME and size limits configurable.No
Picture(s)Image upload with preview — for ID photos, receipts, evidence.No
SignatureCanvas to capture a handwritten signature inline on the form.No

People and system data

FieldWhat to enterRequired
People SelectorPick a live user from the directory (employee, manager, custom filter).No
System AttributePull a value from a registered external system (HRMS, ERP) — read-only in the form.No
Composite FieldGroup of sub-fields treated as one value (e.g. Address block).No

Surveys and ratings

FieldWhat to enterRequired
RatingStar rating (configurable scale, e.g. 1–5 or 1–10).No
Scale MappingLikert-style scale with labeled endpoints (e.g. Strongly Agree ↔ Strongly Disagree).No
Rank OrderDrag-to-reorder list — captures preference ranking.No
Survey pillar QuestionsGrouped survey questions tied to a theme/pillar.No

Static and consent

FieldWhat to enterRequired
Plain Text / ImageStatic content — instructions, banners, reference images. Not captured on submit.No
ConsentExplicit consent tickbox with declaration text — captured with timestamp.No
On this screen
Some field types (Dynamic Dropdown, System Attribute) require you to have configured <em>System Attributes</em> in <strong>PulseFlow › Settings</strong> first. If the field will not load options, check the linked system.
Frequently asked
Can I extend with a custom field type?
No. Field types are platform-defined. Use Composite Field to combine primitives, or System Attribute to bring in external data.
Can a field be read-only?
Yes. Under Question Properties, set visibility / edit rules for the field.
Can two fields depend on each other?
Yes. Conditional logic under Question Properties lets you show/hide or require fields based on other field values.

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