BigTime Mobile now supports custom fields in expense entry forms. These fields help your company collect the exact information it needs to track expenses.
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What Are Custom Fields?
Custom fields are extra fields created by your company admin in the BigTime web app. Once set up, they appear automatically in your mobile expense entry form.
You might see these fields when you're:
- Adding expenses
- Editing saved expenses
What Field Types Might I See?
Here are the field types supported in mobile:
| Field Type | Input Type |
| String | Text box |
| Integer | Whole number input |
| Double | Decimal number input |
| Currency | Numeric input with $ symbol |
| Percent | Numeric input for % |
| Date | Calendar picker |
| Boolean | Checkbox |
| Lookup | Dropdown menu with search |
| Link | URL input |
Each input is optimized for mobile. For example, number fields use a numeric keypad, and dates open the calendar picker.
Required Fields and Validation
If a custom field is marked as required by your organization:
- You'll need to complete it before saving or submitting.
- If you leave it blank, the app won't let you save the expense entry.
Custom fields also enforce format and character limits. For example:
- Text fields may have a max length.
Editing Custom Fields
You can edit custom fields on any expense entry — even if it was submitted earlier.
When you open an existing entry:
- Required fields will show their current value
- You can make changes and save
If a manager updates the custom field configuration, those fields may also show up in your old entries.
I Don’t See Any Custom Fields
No problem. That just means your company hasn’t added any yet.
Your form will work as usual — no empty sections, no errors.