Name fields for data capture

Each data-entry field should have a Key (data key or field name) so submitted values are stored predictably. Labels are what users see; keys are what systems read.

Set the key

Main tab Key and Label for the Full name field.Main tab Key and Label for the Full name field.
  1. Select the field on the canvas or in Tree.
  2. Open Main on the right.
  3. Edit Key (it may appear as Data key). Use firstName or email, not field1.

Naming habits

GoodAvoid
emailMuiTextField (component type)
shippingCitytextfield_copy_2
camelCase agreed with your teamSpaces or special characters

Verify

  1. Click Preview.
  2. Fill the field.
  3. Open Data in the left panel. The key should appear with your value.

Summary

Key on Main defines stored data names. Confirm keys in Preview Data.

See also