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Manage Custom Fields

The Custom Fields feature in Support Genix gives you the freedom to collect additional information from your customers when they open a ticket or register. It enhances your ability to provide faster and more accurate support. You can even create conditional fields for specific categories, ensuring tailored data collection.

For example: You can display a custom field named “Invoice” only for tickets in the Billing category.

Benefits of Custom Fields #

✅ Collect specific data for different categories.
✅ Improve ticket resolution time with more details upfront.
✅ Seamlessly manage data visibility for admins, agents, and customers.

How to Use Custom Fields #

Step 1: Access Custom Fields #

  1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
  2. Navigate to Support Genix > Settings > Custom Fields.
    • Here, you will see the list of existing custom fields.
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Step 2: Add a New Custom Field #

  1. Click on the “Add New” button.
  2. Fill in the following details:
    • Field Type: Choose from 8 different field types:
      • Textbox: Allows users to input freeform text (e.g., short answers or details).
      • Numeric: Accepts only numeric values (e.g., phone numbers, quantities).
      • Date: Enables users to select a date using a calendar picker.
      • Switch: Provides a toggle option for simple Yes/No or On/Off choices.
      • Radio: Displays multiple options where only one option can be selected.
      • Dropdown: Offers a list of predefined options in a drop-down menu.
      • Instruction Text: Displays informational text without any input field.
      • URL Input: Allows users to input a valid website URL or link.
    • Field Label: Add a name for the custom field.
    • Field Slug: Automatically generated, but you can edit it (ensure it’s unique).
    • Placeholder: Optional placeholder text for guidance.
    • Form Options:
      • Required Field: Make the field mandatory.
      • Half Field: Display it in half-width.
    • Create Where:
      • Ticket Form or Registration Form.
    • Create For:
      • Admin Only or Both (Clients & Admin).
    • Choose Category:
      • Select one or multiple categories where this field will appear (e.g., Billing, Marketing Team).
  3. Once all details are filled, click “Create” to save the custom field.
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Step 3: Edit or Delete a Custom Field #

  • To edit a custom field, click the Edit Icon.
  • To delete a custom field, click the Delete Icon.
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Step 4: Bulk Select and Action #

If you need to manage multiple fields simultaneously:

  1. Select multiple fields using the checkboxes.
  2. Use the Bulk Actions dropdown to:
    • Activate
    • Deactivate
    • Delete fields.
  3. Click “Apply”.
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Where Custom Fields Appear #

  • Ticket Form: When customers create a ticket, the custom fields appear based on the selected category.
    • Example: If “Billing” is chosen, fields like “Invoice” will display.
  • Admin/Agents: Custom fields also appear for admins and support agents when viewing or managing tickets.
  • Conditional fields will only display if the relevant category is selected.
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