Created by

Article Number:040519

"Created by" field The name of the user who saved the record is automatically populated in this field.
You cannot change values in Created by.
Even when the Created by field is not placed on a form, it is automatically displayed when some actions are taken (for example, when filtering records).

Usage Examples

By placing a Created by field in a Daily Report app, you can display the name of the user who entered the daily report data. Example of daily report app

"Created by" Field Settings

"Created by" field

  • Name
    • Specify the label for the field.
  • Hide field name
    • Hide the field name on the "New Record," "Edit Record," "Record Details," and record printing screens.
  • Field Code
    • A string used for specifying this field in formulas or APIs.