Template data fields for Tasks and Checklists

This article explains the function of each data field that can used in Dalux when creating tasks or checklist templates.

In checklists, all data fields are available for use.

However, in tasks, some data fields may be restricted and not available for use.

See the table below for explanations.

Data field Tasks Checklists Explanation
Heading Creates a heading in checklists. This is not a field where data can be input but used to organize/divide the checklist.
Subheading Creates a subheading in checklists. This is not a field where data can be input but used to organize/divide the checklist.
Text An open text field where any kind of text can be typed/pasted into. The character limit is 12699.
List A list with predefined answers. Only one answer can be selected.
List (multiple choice) A list with predefined answers. Multiple answers can be selected.
Integer number A field that only accepts integer numbers (numbers with no decimals).
Decimal number A field that accepts integer numbers and numbers with decimals.
Calculation Calculation can be used for basic calculations. Can use data from integer, decimal data fields in the checklist and/or added calculations (Such as divide by 2, etc.)
Red/yellow/green Used to mark a field with a red, yellow, or green status. When viewing the data, the field is marked in red/yellow/green.
Date Select a date from a calendar. Can be the current date or a previous/later date.
Date and time Select a date from a calendar and a time of day. Can be a current date or a previous/later date.
Person Used to choose one person from the users on the project. Will display their name and company.
Persons (multiple choice) Used to choose one or more persons from the users on the project. Will display their name and company.
Company Used to choose a company from the company catalog for the project.
Photos and attachments Data field for attachment, if attachments are wanted on a separate field. Attachments cannot exceed 50MB.
BIM property The BIM property is selected when creating the template and cannot be adjusted when creating new tasks/checklists. If the location contains a BIM property it will be added to the task/checklist. You can read more here: BIM properties
Zone property The zone property is selected when creating the template and cannot be adjusted when creating new tasks/checklists. If the location contains a zone property it will be added to the task/checklist.
Room property The room property is selected when creating the template and cannot be adjusted when creating new tasks/checklists. If the location contains a room property it will be added to the task/checklist.
Weather Automatically sets the weather for the date and time of checklist creation but can also be changed to a previous date. Shows the weather data selected in the weather data settings. Requires the project to have a time zone and a project location set.
Signature A field for a signature, where a signature can be written free hand (mouse/touch), and the name of the signee is added.
Repetition Allows you to add another template data field that can be repeated, by pressing a in the checklist. It is not possible to add 'Photos and attachments' to repetitions or have repetitions within repetitions.
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