Creating Custom Fields

Once you’ve created a custom database in Senbee Connect, you can define the specific types of data it should contain by adding custom fields. Fields let you structure and categorize the information stored within your database.

Written By Tristan White

Last updated 6 months ago

Adding a New Field

  1. Navigate to your custom database.

  2. Make sure you are in Edit Mode (toggle in the top right).

  3. Select Add Field under the card you want to extend.

Choosing a Field Type

When creating a field, you’ll first select the type of data it will store:

  • Text – Short labels or values.

  • Textarea – Longer freeform input.

  • Number – Numeric values or counts.

  • Date – Calendar date picker.

  • Email – For contact fields.

  • Select – Predefined dropdown options.

  • Boolean – A true/false toggle.

  • Currency – Monetary values.

Configuring the Field

After selecting the type, you can configure the field with:

  • Field Name (required) – A descriptive label.

  • Description (optional) – Helps clarify usage.

  • Required Field – Enforce that the field must be filled in.

  • Unique Values – Prevent duplicates where necessary.

  • Min/Max Length – Control character length (for text fields).

Once saved, the new field will appear under the card in your database.

Example

For example, in a custom ESG database for buildings, you could create a field named CO2 to track carbon emissions.