Configure Extra Fields
Use Extra Fields to display custom Salesforce object fields in the Employee Hub and mobile app. Choose Extra Form Fields for existing forms or Extra Table Fields to define table columns.
Who can use this?
Salesforce Admins who manage fields and custom metadata in Salesforce Setup. Employees see the configured fields in the Employee Hub or mobile app.
Compare Extra Field types
| Type | Custom metadata type | Use it to |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Form Fields | flair__Extra_Form_Field__mdt | Add fields to an existing form, control conditional visibility, override requirements, or filter lookup options. |
| Extra Table Fields | flair__Extra_Table_Field__mdt | Define the complete column structure and order for a list or table. |
Review supported objects
| Object or feature | API name or scope |
|---|---|
| Expenses | flair__Expense__c |
| Absences | flair__Absence__c |
| Projects | flair__Project__c and flair__Project_Time_Entry__c |
| Time Entries | flair__Time_Entry__c; Employee Hub forms and widgets only |
| Shift Planner | Side panel in the Employee Hub only |
| HelpDesk Tickets | Ticket forms in the Employee Hub only |
| Candidates | flair__Candidate__c; candidate profiles in the Employee Hub only |
| Certificates | flair__Certificate_Association__c; certificate forms in the Employee Hub only |
| Inventory | flair__Inventory_Item__c; inventory side panel in the Employee Hub only |
Review where fields appear
| Surface | Availability |
|---|---|
| Employee Hub | Detailed views, forms, widgets, and tables for supported objects. |
| Mobile App | Absences. |
| Salesforce Custom Views | Planned for a future release. |
Start configuring Extra Fields
- In Salesforce Setup, create the custom field on the target object, such as
flair__Expense__c. - For a form, create a Flair Extra Form Field custom metadata record.
- For a table, create a Flair Extra Table Field custom metadata record.
- Optional: Add a visibility condition to control when a form field appears.
- Optional: Add a lookup filter for a reference field.