Admin - Add Column

You can add a Column to an existing database table in netFORUM.

To add a Column, use the following steps:

  1. Go to Modules>Admin>Column>Add Column. The Add - Column page opens.
  2. Use the descriptions in the table below to enter information:
    Field NameRequiredDescription
    column nameRequiredEnter the column name.
    table nameRequiredSelect the table to which the column will be added.
    actual table nameRequiredEnter the actual table name.
    column descriptionOptionalEnter a description of the column.
    list headerOptionalEnter a shorter description of the column to be used in list results.
    control classOptionalSelect a control class for the column.
    input maskOptionalEnter an input mask for the column.
    data typeOptionalSelect a data type for the column.
    display widthRequiredEnter the display width of the column.
    maximum lengthRequiredEnter the maximum length of the column.
    order OptionalEnter a column order value.
    default valueOptionalEnter a default value for the column.
    Column PropertiesOptionalUse the checkboxes to apply column properties.
    DopDownList ConfigurationOptionalFor columns with the control class set to DropDownList, use the fields in this section to enter configuration information.
  3. Click Save to save the new column and go to the Edit - Column page. Click Cancel to return to the previous page without saving your changes.