Account Name Field

[ffletch]

I am using Version 5.1.0 (Build 4732). It appears that the default "name" field for accounts cannot be made to be required. Nor can its label be changed (I change it and the studio page shows that its updated but the end user page doesn't reflect the change). I tried to create a custom field called "Account Name" and that let me do everything I wanted. However my custom field does not show up as a link in a list view (and I don't see any way to make it a link). So here are my questions:

1) Is there any way to make the default "name" field required and if so, how can I change the label such that it is reflected on the end user page?

2) How can I make a custom field that shows up as a link to the account record itself in a list view?


TIA for any ideas.

[ffletch]

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The problem is still present in 5.1.0b (Build 4905). Anyone either seen this or have a solution to it?

[andopes]

Hi ffletch

You can add the code:

 'displayParams' => array(
  required = 'true',
), 
  

at the name field definition into custom/modules/<ModuleName>/metadata/editviewdefs.php

Regards

[ffletch]

Thanks! I'm playing with this to see how it works. Is this documented anywhere? If so, how / where? I am comfortable with PHP and don't mind changing it, I just need to know where to look and a document is a lot faster than trying to reverse engineer it.

[andopes]

There is the developer guide containing a lots of tips and clarification regarding the SugarCRM code/customization.

Cheers