> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://easycatalog.nousmedis.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://easycatalog.nousmedis.com/setting-up-your-data/field-options/available-field-options.md). # Available field options ## Format The `Format` pane allows you to define the field type, or how it is formatted when it appears on the page. Fields can be defined as Alphanumeric or Numeric, with additional options such as importing HTML-formatted text available. ## General Options such as 'prefix' and 'suffix' can be found here, in addition to 'cleansing' which can be used to clean-up data before it is formatted. ## Picture content In addition to importing textual content, EasyCatalog can also import pictures either from a folder or from a URL. Additional options such as how the image should be scaled and aligned can also be found on the Picture Content pane. ## Advanced Advanced field options generally don't need to be configured as the defaults are generally correct. However, options such as the ability to exclude the field from certain operations (such as `Update Document`) can be found on this pane. ## Database Update The settings used here are only used when working with a data source that has been created using the ODBC Data Provider or the Sales Layer Data Provider. This pane enabled you to specify an 'update' statement that is used to update your database (when data has been changed in InDesign). ## Appearance Allows you to set a specific appearance of the field in the `Data` and `Record Viewer` panels, such as a different background color or shape. You can also change the appearance of a field if its contents meet certain conditions. ## Custom field Custom Fields are fields that only exist within EasyCatalog and are populated using one of our inbuilt functions. ## Notes You can write any notes or comments about the field, such as why it can be empty, how to detect an error, etc. ## Preprocessing Allows content to be processed before any additional formatting is applied. Once processed other options such as cleansing, prefix, suffix are applied. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://easycatalog.nousmedis.com/setting-up-your-data/field-options/available-field-options.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.