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DisableCustomFields - System Parameter
DisableCustomFields hides or shows the Custom Fields menus in the Web Client. Custom Fields are a legacy feature of the Nodinite Repository Model; use Custom Metadata to add properties to entities instead.
At a Glance
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Key | DisableCustomFields |
| Data type | boolean |
| Default | true (Custom Fields hidden) |
| Read by | Web Client |
| Takes effect | Within about 15 seconds; no restart needed |
| Status | ✅ Active (switches the legacy Custom Fields feature) |
How It Works
| Value | Behaviour |
|---|---|
true (default) |
❌ The Web Client hides the Custom Fields menus. |
false |
✅ The Web Client shows the Custom Fields menus, so you can add or manage Custom Fields. |
Choosing a Value
- Keep the default
trueon new installations and use Custom Metadata, which has more features than Custom Fields. The Custom Fields page compares the two. - Set
falseonly if you still maintain existing Custom Fields.