Use Creator with 2 how-to topics, including adding a Creator field and auto-filling the creator; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Add a Creator field | Free |
| 2 | 2. Auto-fill the creator | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Add a Creator field
Entry path: Tap the table header → Edit → Field Type → Creator
- Tap the table header.
- In the floating toolbar, select Edit.
- In the field editing window, tap Field Type.
- Select the Creator field.
- Set the field name, then confirm to finish.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: A new Creator field column appears in the data table.
- Next action available: You can add records and check the auto-filled result in this field.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you do not enter header editing first, the field type option may not appear.
- Environment note: You need permission to edit fields in the current data table.
2. Auto-fill the creator
Entry path: Add a new record in a table that already contains the Creator field
- Add a new record in a data table that already includes the Creator field.
- WPS automatically fills the current user name into the Creator field.
- Check the field value after the record is created.
- The value cannot be edited manually.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The Creator field in the new row shows the current user name.
- Next action available: You can continue filling other fields and save the record.
- No side effect: You do not need to choose or type creator information manually.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the table does not include a Creator field yet, no creator result will be shown.
- Environment note: Automatic recording depends on the current active user identity.