How to customize which connected fields appear on the card and make them read-only
Customizing connected fields means choosing exactly which columns from a connected table appear in a record's side tab, reordering them, and deciding whether they can be edited there or stay reference-only. In Jestor, you can also apply filters to reduce the amount of information shown.
The problem with an unfiltered connections tab
A card's connections tab, when it shows every available field with no filter, can turn into a long, confusing list — especially when only a few pieces of information actually matter there.
- Reorder: sets the display order of connected fields.
- Read-only: locks editing, keeping the field for reference only.
- Filter: shows only the relevant records for that connection.
- Customizable form: the form for creating a new connected record is also adjustable.
| Available setting | What it enables |
|---|---|
| Reorder | Set the display order of connected fields |
| Read-only | Locks editing, keeping the field for reference only |
| Filter | Shows only the relevant records for that connection |
How to customize connected fields in Jestor
- Open the card's connections tab: on the table you want to adjust.
- Choose the visible fields: and reorder them by priority.
- Mark fields as read-only: for anything that shouldn't be edited there.
- Apply a filter: to hide irrelevant records, like ones already closed out.
- Customize the creation form: used when adding a new connected record.
How to configure it in Jestor: a practical example is showing only title, customer, and stage on a connected table, hiding the rest, and filtering out records that are already finalized.
Why choose Jestor to keep cards clean even with many connections?
Cards that accumulate information from several connected tables tend to become visual clutter — granular control over field, order, and filter keeps the connections tab focused only on what that specific process needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I hide some fields from the connections tab? Yes, you can choose exactly which fields stay visible.
How do I make a connected field read-only? When editing the super form, there's a specific option to make the field read only.
Is the form for creating connected records also customizable? Yes, that form can be personalized separately.
Video Tutorial: Step by Step
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