Data Generator
The Data Generator lets you set up a field that can either copy data from somewhere else or create repeating data automatically. You can also decide if it should apply default values, run rules or calculations, and trigger updates or email alerts before saving.
Module name for choosing the source bloc
Lets you specify a module if the source bloc is outside the current module. Leave blank to use blocs in the current module.
Select Source Bloc
Choose the bloc where the data will be copied from.
Only get data matching local fields
Allows you to filter which data gets copied, based on matching fields in the current (local) bloc.
Local Field to check
The field in your current bloc used to match against source data.
Field to look up
The corresponding field in the source bloc that will be compared with the local field.
Select Destination Bloc
Choose the bloc where the data should be copied to.
Map source to destination fields
Define how fields from the source bloc should map to fields in the destination bloc.
Source Field
A field in the source bloc whose value will be copied.
Destination Field
The field in the destination bloc that will receive the copied value.
What triggers the copying event
Choose the condition or action that will start the data copying process (e.g., form submit, button click).
Apply Bloc Initialisation Actions
Runs the default values and initialisation phase on each generated record in the destination bloc.
Apply Field Actions (Parameters, Rules, Live Field Activity)
Runs all field-level rules, calculations and actions on each generated record.
Apply Pre Submit Data Features (Cross Bloc Updates, Mail Alerts)
Triggers cross-bloc updates and mail alerts as part of the generation process, just as they would fire on a normal form submission.
Button Text
The label shown on the button that triggers the data generation (e.g., "Generate Items", "Add Squad"). Only applies when the trigger is set to button click.
Ask User Confirmation
When enabled, shows a confirmation popup before the data generation runs.
Confirmation Popup Text
The message displayed in the confirmation popup if Ask User Confirmation is enabled.
Fields to Refresh After Completion
Select which fields (e.g. a Results Box) should reload once the data generation has finished.
Trigger Actions After Copying
When enabled, field actions will be run on the destination bloc after the data has been copied.
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