One of the unique features of rwAuction Pro allows the site operator to add/edit/delete custom fields for items that are posted on the site.These extra fields will appear on the item detail page and on the sell/edit pages.Custom item fields can be assigned to all or select categories.To assign categories to include custom item fields, navigate the administrator panel to Categories >Category Groups.
Example: A custom item field for VIN numbers would be assigned to category groups for vehicles
True / False Field – A field that allows the user to select or not select an option.
Currency Field – A field for including additional monetary information.
Example: A wholesale category may include an option to allow sellers to enter the MSRP (manufacturers suggested retail price).
Date/Time Field – A field for including date and time information.
Example: A “Concert” category may benefit by allowing the user to enter the date of time of the event.
Integer Field – A field for accepting numerical values.
Text Field – A field for accepting addition text information. You can define the minimum and maximum number of characters allowed by entering a min and max length.
Display Order - (required) This numerical value determines the order in which all custom user field appear. The lowest values appear first.
Symbol - (required) This is a unique internal identifier for the field which can be used by advanced users to access custom fields in the asp code. It must begin with a letter and can only contain letters and numbers. For example, “Age”, “field1” or “xxx” are all valid symbols. “1stField”, “field#1” and “My Custom Field” are invalid symbols.
Title - (required) This field title will appear on forms where information can be input or edited.
Caption - (optional) This will display instructions on what to enter into the form in a smaller font below the input field.
Required - Check this box if the user is required to enter a information before continuing.
DropDown - (text fields only) Check this box if you wish to have a list of options presented in dropdown list for instead of a text field.
DropDown List – (required for all drop down lists) After adding a text dropdown user field, enter a comma delineated list of options.
Example: The following is a comma delineated set of options for “Item Condition”: Mint, Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor
Validate - (integer and text fields only) Check this box if minimum and maximum amounts are needed. This option checks the users input against the minimum and maximum values.
Min Value / Max Value – (integer fields only) Enter the limits of the value to be entered. If the value entered is outside this range the user will be given an error message indicating the problem.
Min Length / Max Length – (text fields only) Enter the minimum and maximum text lengths allowed for this field. If the value entered is outside this range the user will be given an error message indicating the problem.
Add New – To add a new custom field, enter all required information and select the “Submit” button.
Update Field – Make changes. Select update. Click “Submit” button.
Delete Field – Select delete. Click “Submit” button.
