What is meant by Additional database fields?
The term "Additional Database Fields" refers to the ability to add custom fields to an existing database to store extra information that is not covered by the default fields. This allows businesses to tailor their database structures to specific requirements or business processes and to better capture and manage relevant information.
Typical software functions in the area of "Additional Database Fields":
- Custom Field Definition: Creating and customizing new fields in the database to store additional information.
- Data Validation: Setting rules for data entry in the additional fields to ensure data quality.
- Field Type Customization: Choosing different field types (e.g., text, date, number) for the newly added fields.
- Search and Filter Functionality: Integrating the additional fields into search and filter queries.
- Reporting: Using the additional database fields for detailed analyses and reports.
- Integration with Other Modules: Linking the additional fields with other software modules, such as CRM or ERP systems.
- Permission Management: Defining user rights to determine who can view or edit the additional fields.
- Import/Export of Data: Enabling the export or import of data to or from the additional fields.
Examples of "Additional Database Fields":
- Customer Notes: A custom field for capturing special requirements or comments related to a customer.
- Supplier Specifications: An additional field containing specific information about suppliers not covered by the standard database.
- Product Variants: A field to record additional information about product variants or customizations.
- Employee Certificates: A field where data about employee certifications or qualifications can be stored.
- Project Requirements: A field that captures project-specific requirements or details that go beyond the standard project management.