Custom
Custom field types are provider-based field types used to e.g. auto-convert from one unit to another across languages, or to calculate the value of a field based on other field.
To create a custom field type:
- Go to Field Types > Custom
- Click New field type
- Provide a name and a system name
- Select a field type provider and configure it
- Save
The following field type providers are available:
| Field Type Provider | Use | Notes | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced XML Data Provider | |||
| Calculation Provider | Calculating a number value based on other field values | Use {FieldSystemName1} to define placeholders. Use [{FieldSystemName1} * 2 + {FieldSystemName2}] syntax to define calculated placeholders. Use Use Listbox content setting to specify if it should be the placeholders Name or Value being rendered | The {ProductName} price with discount is [{ProductPrice} * 0.8] |
| Concat Provider | Generating a text using values from other fields | Use [{FieldSystemName1}] to define placeholders. Use Use Listbox content setting to specify if it should be the placeholders Name or Value being rendered | [{ProductName}] is currently not in stock! It is expected back in stock [{ProductExpectedDelivery}] |
| Length Provider | Specifying the preferred length unit per Commerce language from a predefined list of units | ||
| Temperature Provider | Specifying a temperature unit – F, C og K – to use on each Commerce language |