# Additional fields
In addition to the fields created in the aspects, you can create additional fields in the form designer.
# Additional metadata
ELO automatically creates the following fields as object metadata.
| Field | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Short name | Internal name in ELO | Mandatory field; automatically populated with GUID if left blank |
| Date | Date last edited | |
| Filing date | Date last filed to ELO | Standard: Read-only |
| Editor | User who last edited the object | Standard: Read-only |
| Current version | Last entered version number | Standard: Read-only |
| Extra text | Unconditional field for different purposes in ELO | |
| Metadata form | Shows the metadata form assigned to the object. | Standard: Read-only |
| Reference number | Internal business object ID | Standard: Read-only |
| External ID | Field for IDs from third-party systems | Standard: Read-only; must be unique |
# Technical fields
The following fields are intended for scripting and workflows:
| Field | Description | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Scripting field | Defines a scripting field with assignable name | Can be inserted multiple times |
| WF field | Defines a WF MAP field with assignable name | Can be inserted multiple times |
| IX field | Defines an IX MAP field with assignable name | Can be inserted multiple times |
# Info text
The Info text field type can be placed multiple times in the form as a free text field. The field size of these fields is large by default. Different colors and symbols are displayed depending on the info type.
The following info types are available:
- Information
- Warning
- Danger
- Success
The API name field can be used to assign a technical identifier that can be addressed using scripting.
Information can be closed: If the Information can be closed option is enabled, an X icon appears on the field. The text can be hidden as needed by selecting the X icon.