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Project Custom Fields

πŸ“Œ Issue/Question: How do I create and use project custom fields in TrustLayer? πŸ“Œ Issue/Question: creating a project layer of requirements

Updated over a week ago

Quick Answer

βœ”οΈ Project custom fields allow users to add job-specific details that may or may not impact compliance requirements. You can create informational fields or fields tied to specific compliance requirements in the Workspace Settings menu under Custom Fields - Project.


Step-by-Step Instructions

1️⃣ Access Custom Fields Settings – Navigate to Workspace Settings and click on the "Custom Fields" section.

2️⃣ Create a New Custom Field – Click "New Custom Field" and enter a meaningful name (e.g., Project Admin).

3️⃣ Choose Field Type:

  • Text – Freeform entry.

  • Dropdown – Select from predefined options.

  • Number – Allows only numerical values.

4️⃣ Set Up Informational Fields (Optional) – For tracking details like project ownership, select "Dropdown" and add options.

5️⃣ Tie Custom Field to a Compliance Requirement (Optional) – Click "Associated Requirements," select an applicable requirement, and configure necessary wording.

6️⃣ Apply Custom Fields to a Project – After creating a project, navigate to the "Custom Fields" tab and enter the required values.

7️⃣ Use Filters for Organization – Filter and save views based on custom field data for streamlined project management.


Troubleshooting & FAQs

πŸ’‘ Custom Field Not Appearing? β†’ Solution: Ensure the field was created in Settings and applied to the project.

πŸ’‘ Incorrect Value Format? β†’ Solution: Check the field type (e.g., "Number" fields only accept numerical values).

πŸ’‘ Requirement Not Linked? β†’ Solution: Verify that the custom field is associated with a compliance requirement in the setup.


Additional Resources

πŸ“š Related Articles:

  • Setting Up Compliance Profiles

  • Managing Project Compliance in TrustLayer

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