Field Definitions Tab of the Custom Menu Item Dialog Box

Use this tab to define the fields you want to send through the API endpoint using a custom menu item.

Field Definitions Tab Toolbar

Use the Field Definitions tab toolbar to display the grid's contents or to insert or delete rows in the grid.

Option	Description
API Field Mapping	Click the drop-down arrow to display the following options: Print: Select this option to display the Print Preview form with the grid’s contents displayed. Export to Excel: Select this option to open the Microsoft Excel application with the grid’s contents displayed.
Insert	Click this option to add a new row below the currently selected row.
Delete	Click this option to delete the currently selected row.

Use the Field Definitions tab to define the fields for a custom menu item. All of these fields are required.

Field	Description
Field Label	Use this field to specify a name for the field. You can enter up to 50 characters.
API Property Name	Use this field to specify the name that reflects a property or argument for the API endpoint. You can enter up to 60 characters. This must be unique for each API field row; otherwise, PM Compass will display the message "API Property Name must be unique" when you click the OK button.
Required	Use this checkbox to specify whether the field is required. By default, this checkbox is selected.
Data Type	Use this field to specify the data type of the API field. Your options are: Decimal Boolean Date Character By default, this field is set to Character, allowing you to enter up to 200 characters.
Param Type	Use this field to specify the type of parameter used to pass data to an API endpoint. Your options are: Body: Select this option if the parameter is for the body of the request, typically in POST and PUT requests, and is used to send data to the server. Header: Select this option if the parameter is for request headers, which often contains metadata such as authorization tokens. Query Param: Select this option if the parameter is used to filter or modify the response. By default, this field is set to Body.