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Custom fields are a way to create a custom data structure within Blue that perfectly matches your requirements.
Smart.
Custom fields are automatically formatted based on their type.
Variable.
Over a dozen types of fields to customize your data structure.
Auditable.
Every change is meticulously logged for your review.
Single Line Text.
A free text field to add any data you need.
URL.
Add any URL you need and open it in a new tab in one click.
Currency.
Choose from dozens of currencies to track your money.
File
Add multiple files to have a more structured data set.
Country
Get a list of countries that you can select.
Date.
Pick any start and end date. Add time and show it on a calendar.
Single & Multi Select
Create a list and select any items for each record.
Unique ID.
Create a unique ID that you can use for to reference records.
Long Text.
A large space to add text multi-line text descriptions.
Phone Number
Automatically formatted phone numbers and one click calls.
Email.
Add structured emails into our dedicated email field.
Geolocation.
Add location data that will then show up on the map view.
Checkbox.
Add a checkbox that you can use for approvals.
Numbers.
Add numbers with min and max values.
Percentage.
Add a percentage indicator to any record in Blue.
Reference.
Reference records from other projects.
Lookup.
Lookup data from other records in reference fields.
Duration
Calculate the duration of time between events.
Blue logs every change to all Custom Fields, ensuring you know who changed what, when.
Time Stamped.
Every change is time stamped so who when things happened.
Identifiable.
Blue informs you who made a specific change to promote accountability.
Time Machine.
See every previous value for every field so you never lose data.
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Our API documentation dynamically updates itself based on your custom data structure so you can serve your data to other systems with ease.
Read.
Read data in Blue and send it to external applications.
Write.
Allows external applications to create new records and modify existing ones.
Stream.
Blue can send new data and events to external applications automatically.
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Blue links to more than 5,000 popular work applications, so you can import and export your data quickly and easily. This allows you to connect your data from multiple sources and get a comprehensive view of your organization.
Every time you create a Custom Field, this because a new column in Blue's visual database that you can sort, filter, and manipulate. Think of Excel, but on steroids.
Organised.
Organise your data into meaningful groups right away.
Filter like a pro.
Filter and logically analyze data like a pro — without any hassle.
Edit-as-you-see.
Edit records directly from the database and log all changes meticulously.
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Custom Fields allow you to tailor a data structure within Blue that perfectly aligns with your specific needs. They offer flexibility, automatic formatting, and a variety of field types to enhance your data organization.
Blue smartly formats Custom Fields based on their type—whether it’s a date, URL, phone number, or any other type—ensuring data consistency and usability.
Custom Fields can be integrated into any part of Blue, allowing for a highly customizable data structure. Use them to add specific data types to your records, such as contact info, financial details, or geographic locations.
Yes, every alteration within Custom Fields is meticulously logged. Blue provides a comprehensive audit trail including timestamps and user information for every change, ensuring accountability and data integrity.
Absolutely. Custom Fields are instantly accessible via our API as soon as they're created. Our dynamic API documentation updates according to your custom data structure, facilitating seamless data exchange with external systems.
Custom Fields transform your data into a powerful, structured database. You can organize, filter, and manipulate data akin to using a highly advanced version of Excel, but with the added benefit of direct editing and detailed logging of changes.
Custom Fields are specific to the project in which they are created. However, the structure and type of Custom Fields can be mirrored in other projects by a Project Administrator, ensuring consistency across your organization's data management practices.
Deleting a Custom Field is a project-wide action and permanently removes the field and all its data from every record within that project. This action is irreversible, and all associated data cannot be recovered. It’s important to be certain before deleting a Custom Field.
Row-level permissions enable control over who can view or edit individual Custom Fields. This feature allows for the creation of custom user roles, providing granular access control to protect sensitive information and ensure that only authorized users can make changes to specific data points.
Yes, Blue's automation feature works with Custom Fields. You can watch Custom Fields for specific states or values and trigger automations based on changes.
