Create custom fields when a team needs structured information beyond Hawzu’s standard fields.
Workspace fields define reusable structure. Project fields define how that structure is used in a specific project.
Open the workspace Custom Fields page and select Create Field.
Workspace field creation includes:
After a workspace field is created, it becomes available for projects to enable and configure.
Hawzu shows a warning before creation because field type cannot be changed later.
Choose carefully. The field type controls validation, display, filtering, and default-value behavior.
Open the project Custom Fields page and select Create Field.
Project field creation includes:
Project fields are created for the current project.
Project fields can appear in these views:
Choose only the views where the field is useful. This keeps forms focused.
If Is Required? is selected, Hawzu automatically turns on default-value behavior.
Default values help existing and new items satisfy the required field rule.
For project fields, Hawzu may show an Impact Summary before creation when the field is required, has a default value, and is assigned to one or more views. The summary tells users which views will receive the default value.
Default values depend on the field type:
For Link fields, the URL must start with http:// or https:// and must contain a valid host.
Dropdown fields require at least one option before the field can be created.
Dropdown options can include labels, colors, icons, and a default option. If Has Default Value? is selected, one active option must be marked as the default.
If all dropdown options are removed while creating the field, required/default controls are cleared.
The create button is available only when required inputs are valid.
For project fields, creation is blocked when:
If users change field information and then cancel or close the create window, Hawzu protects against losing unsaved changes.