The MARINI Integration Platform offers versatile tools for structuring and processing data, including various data types tailored for specific use cases. Below is an overview of the available data types, their descriptions, and typical use cases.
| Data Type | Description | Use Case (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Checkbox | Creates a checkbox for data fields with a Yes/No action. Stored as 0/1 (Boolean) in the database. | When a simple feature applies to the record (e.g., Consent given). |
| Checkbox Multienum | Describes multiple selection options displayed as checkboxes. Stored as comma-separated values. | Selecting multiple options (e.g., industries of a company). |
| Date | Field to enter a date, supports a date-picker. | Whenever a date value is needed. |
| DateTime | Field to enter a date and time, supports a date-time picker. | Date values with time, e.g., scheduling appointments. |
| Decimal | Stores decimal numbers with optional precision. | Monetary values, grade calculations. |
| DropDown | Single-select dropdown with predefined values. | Choosing a title or salutation. |
| Text field for entering an email address with a mail-to link. | Making email addresses clickable directly from the system. | |
| Flex Relate | Extension of a relate field to visualize links without actual relations in the database. | Email import into different modules. |
| Float | Stores floating-point numbers with optional precision. | Monetary values, bits. |
| iFrame | Stores a URL to display external content. | Displaying external images or contents of a contact. |
| Image | Field to upload and display an image. | Uploading contact pictures (e.g., profile picture). |
| Integer | Stores whole numbers in the range -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647. | Serial numbers, counters. |
| JSON | Stores JSON arrays for structured data. | Transforming data directly in JSON format. |
| Multiselect | Dropdown list to select multiple values. | Choosing interests or categories. |
| Phone | Field for entering phone numbers with a phone-to feature. | Linking phone numbers to apps for direct dialing. |
| Radio | Displays a single-select list as radio buttons. | Selecting a title or salutation. |
| Relate | Selects a module to display a relationship without creating an actual relation. | Displaying links to records without permanent visibility in other modules. |
| TextArea | Open text field for multiline inputs. | Notes or free text input. |
| TextField | Field for a single text line with a maximum length of 255 characters. | IDs or data not requiring range searches. |
| URL | Stores a URL and displays it as a clickable link. | Linking to external sources. |
| WYSIWYG | Text field with a text editor for formatting. | Styled texts with elements like bold markers. |
