
Functions in Custom Modules
Let’s take a look at the other functions you can perform in custom modules.
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Customize Field Layout
Once you create the fields, they will be listed in the chronological order of creation. You can change them based on your requirements. Here’s how:
- Go to Settings and then Preferences.
- Go to the custom module for which you want to change the order of the fields. This will be reflected in the creation page.
- Click the Change Order button in the top right corner.

- Drag and reorder the fields based on your requirements.
- Click Save Order.
Configure Field Access
There may be cases where you would want to hide or give limited access for a field to a certain user. Here’s how you can do this:
- Navigate to Settings and then the Custom Module (say, Debtors) for which you want to configure access .
- Go to the Field tab of the custom module creation page.
- Hover over the field for which you want to configure access.
- Click the down arrow and select Configure Access.

- Select the access type against the role you want the give the specific access for.

Access Type | Description |
---|---|
Read and Write | The user with this access can view and fill or edit the field. |
Read Only | The user with this access can only view the field. |
Hide Field | The user with this access type will not be able to view this field. |
Module Permissions
You can assign different permissions to the users in your organization. However, only the admin can create a new custom module.
To extend permissions to other users of your organization:
- Go to Settings and then Users & Roles.
- Navigate to the Roles tab and edit a custom role.
- Scroll down and you will be able to find Custom Modules.
- Mark the checkboxes under the permission you would like to provide or mark the All Access checkbox to provide full access to a custom module.
- Click Save.
