The document list user field (also known as related user field) is a special type of user field that can be added to a form to allow the:
- Creation of new forms from directly within a section of the form.
- Link related documents i.e. link existing documents directly within a section of the form.
- Download forms if the document list user field is within a list table.
Create New Document
1. Click on the 3 horizontal lines in the document list user field.
2. Click on Create New and select the form type you want to create from the listed.
To add forms to the Create New list, refer to Custom Split for Forms
This is an example of a document list user field in a list table.
This is an example of a document list user field outside of a list table.
Link Existing
This allows you to link existing forms that already reside in RIB CX.
1. Click on the 3 horizontal lines in the document list user field.
2. Click on Link Existing.
3. Select from the list by hovering over the form and clicking on the Plus sign. The forms highlighted green will be added to the document list user field. Click on the Red X if you do not want the form to be added.
4. The forms will be added to the document list user field. To remove a form from
5. Use the keyword search box to search and add forms to the row or click on the 3 horizontal lines (in red square) to open up the global search tool.
You can use both the menu icon and the search bar to find existing forms
Its important that you click outside of the 'Link Existing' window after selecting your files. This will save your selections before you click another button. If you don't click outside first and click another button, Related field will remain blank
Search by Reference or Keyword
Both classic and modern forms support keyword and reference searching. If you are looking to link a form in a big list of forms, it's easier to search for it rather than scroll through the list.
Reference Search: Reference search functions the same as a normal reference search by finding the form based on the reference number you end. This is is the fastest way to get results.
Keywords Search: This allows you to search with keywords that are in the document name/title
Wildcard Searches: Supports wildcard searches (e.g., Plumb* will search for Plumb-ing, Plumb-er, Plumb-ed, etc).
Search Initiation: Supports pressing Enter to start the search.
Keyword Search Results: When performing keyword searches, results are sorted by modified date. Also, remember to use an Asterisk '*' at the end of keyword to search for all versions of that word (i.e. Plumb* will search for Plumbing, Plumbed, Plumber, etc)
Download
Available only when Document List is within a List Table
Once forms have been added to the document list user field you can select the download tab to select forms you wish to download.
1. Check the check box for the forms you wish to download.
2. Select the download button.
3. Forms will be downloaded to your computer.
Importing Links to a Document List User Field
Available only when Document List is within a List Table
When importing data into your list table you can import links to Forms and Documents. Refer here for how to import from Excel.
