Purpose
The Categories module allows users to customize the TRUE experience by creating custom drop-down lists for various modules throughout the system. Users can adjust these customized fields in the Categories module.
Categories List View
Search & Filter
- Search bar: Search for a particular module category
Column Headers
- Module: Displays the module name
- Category: Shows the category name within the module
Additional Features
- "+" Icon: Adds a new category option
Category Edit View
Details Section
- Name: Editable field for the category option name
Additional Features
- "+" Icon: Adds a new category option
- "🗑️" Icon: Deletes a category option (irreversible action)
Setup and Using Categories
Edit Category Options
- Search for the desired module category or find it in the available list
- Select the desired category record
- Click the "+" icon to add a new custom category drop-down item
- Edit the text in the Name field
- (Optional) Number the list items if a specific order is desired
Using Categories
- Navigate to an available module with customizable fields
- Locate the field with the custom drop-down options
- Select from the custom drop-down items created in the Categories module or click the field to type.
Delete Category Option
- Search for the desired module category option
- Select the record
- Click the "🗑️" icon next to the desired category drop-down item
- Confirm deletion
Note: This action is irreversible
Common Workflow Questions
- How do I add a new category to a specific module?
- Can I reorder the items in a category drop-down list?
- What happens to existing data if I delete a category option?
- Are there any modules where I can't customize categories?
- How do I find out which fields in a module use customizable categories?
- Can I import a list of category options instead of adding them manually?