What Are Fields?

Fields are the foundation of every Joomla Component Builder (JCB) project.

They define how data is stored, validated, rendered, and interacted with in your Joomla extensions.

Fields let you control everything from the underlying database schema to the user interface, all within a single configuration.

Each Field:

• Defines database structure (type, size, default, null, unique keys, indexes)
• Binds to a fieldtype, determining HTML rendering and behavior
• Supports per-field custom PHP for model saving and retrieval
• Allows styling and scripting (HTML attributes, JS, CSS)
• Automatically generates Joomla-compliant XML field definitions

Where Are Fields Used in JCB?

Fields are universal integrated — they are used in, highly structured areas:

• ✅ Admin Views (the native Joomla back-end editing views)
• ✅ Modules (frontend display configurations)
• ✅ Plugins (event-driven integrations)
• ✅ Component Configurations (global parameter settings)

What Can a Field Do?

A Field in JCB can define:

• Database Type & Schema: int, varchar, json, custom, nullable, defaults, indexes
• Permissions: who can view/edit the field (ACL)
• Rendering Options: HTML classes, labels, JS behaviors
• Model Integration: how the value is saved or retrieved
• Dynamic Logic: PHP hooks for onGet, onSave, onPrepareForm, etc.
• Fieldtypes: link to rich behaviors like Model Selects, Subforms, Toggle Switches, Encrypted Fields, etc.

This centralization makes field management efficient and highly reusable.

Reuse and Sharing

Fields are standalone entities:

• Define once, reuse across multiple Admin Views, Modules, or Plugins
• Fields can also be exported and shared via repositories
• JCB will automatically adjust them to fit into each consuming context

This means less duplication, and greater consistency across your entire component structure.

Versioning and Customization

To update a field:

• Click "reset" in the JCB UI to sync with this repository
• Or fork this repository, customize the field, and point JCB to your fork

This preserves version control while allowing your own field improvements to live independently.

Fields define both structure and behavior — they are where your data comes alive.

Index of Fields

Full list of fields available in the repository:

• Abbreviation (demo) | Details | Settings
• Alias | Details | Settings
• Allowed Document Formats | Details | Settings
• Allowed File Formats | Details | Settings
• Allowed Image Formats | Details | Settings
• Allowed Media Formats | Details | Settings
• Allowed Type | Details | Settings
• Capital (citites-modal) | Details | Settings
• Cities (state) | Details | Settings
• Code Three (currency) | Details | Settings
• Countries (multisubform) | Details | Settings
• Country (modal) | Details | Settings
• Crop Details | Details | Settings
• Currency Name (country) | Details | Settings
• Date of Birth (not required) | Details | Settings
• Description (full width) | Details | Settings
• Download Access | Details | Settings
• Email (not required) | Details | Settings
• Entity File Type | Details | Settings
• Entity Type (demo) | Details | Settings
• FIPS code | Details | Settings
• File (Importer) | Details | Settings
• File Extension | Details | Settings
• File Name | Details | Settings
• File Path | Details | Settings
• File Size | Details | Settings
• File Type | Details | Settings
• Flag emoji (country flag) | Details | Settings
• Flag emojiU (unicode for flag) | Details | Settings
• GMT Offset Name (timezone) | Details | Settings
• GMT Offset Seconds (timezone) | Details | Settings
• GUID | Details | Settings
• GUID ENTITY | Details | Settings
• Greeting | Details | Settings
• ISO Three (country) | Details | Settings
• ISO Two (country) | Details | Settings
• Import Status | Details | Settings
• Latitude (decimal) | Details | Settings
• Longitude (decimal) | Details | Settings
• Look Groups | Details | Settings
• Map | Details | Settings
• Message Status | Details | Settings
• Messages | Details | Settings
• Mime | Details | Settings
• Mobile Phone (not-required) | Details | Settings
• More Details | Details | Settings
• Name (Key - Required) | Details | Settings
• Nationality (country) | Details | Settings
• Native (country) | Details | Settings
• Note VDM File Display | Details | Settings
• Note VDM File Uploader | Details | Settings
• Numeric Code (currency) | Details | Settings
• Phone Code (country) | Details | Settings
• Region (modal) | Details | Settings
• State (modal) | Details | Settings
• State/cities (multisubform) | Details | Settings
• Storage Folder | Details | Settings
• Sub-Region (modal) | Details | Settings
• Subregions (subform) | Details | Settings
• Symbol (currency) | Details | Settings
• TLD (country) | Details | Settings
• Target (Files) | Details | Settings
• Timezone Identifier (timezone) | Details | Settings
• Timezone Name (timezone) | Details | Settings
• Timezones (country) | Details | Settings
• Type (of state) | Details | Settings
• User ID | Details | Settings
• Users | Details | Settings
• Website (no required) | Details | Settings
• WikiDataId | Details | Settings

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