Default value in a standard field

[dusker]

Hi,
this is probably trivial, but i'm not sure how to set amount field in Opportunities module, have a default value (zero in my case).
I also wonder how to make this field, read-only in a form - the field will be updated by a trigger in the db itself.

thanks so much for help

greetings
peter

[ptemplin7]

You can set the default in the Studio or in the vardefs file in the custom directory. (Use the studio!)

As too read-only do a search there is lots of discussion about this!
Basically, the best way is to use the studio to remove the field from the editview and leave in the detailview. That way it is seen when the record is opened but but able to be edited. If it needs to be seen int he editview I would search and use the suggestion presented. Don't have a direct link at the moment.

Good Luck, Paris

[dusker]

Studio won't let me set default value for amount field in Opportunities
I already tried creating a custom vardefs file in custom directory (maybe i did something wrong, could You assist?) and it didnt help

[sugarcane]

Hello,

You can set the default amount for the opportunity by creating the following (make sure you are in developer mode):

custom/Extension/modules/Opportunities/Ext/Vardefs/[filename].php

 $dictionary['Opportunity']['fields']['amount']['default_value'] = '0.00'; 
  

then go to the admin area and click Repair and Quick Repair and Rebuild

[kbensch]

Hi

To bump an earlier question, how can I change the default value for standard fields. I need to change the default duration for meetings and also need to switch off the reminder by default. I further would like to change the meeting duration minutes dropdown from the standard 15 minute intervals to 10 minute intervals.

Thanks

Kobus