To get an overview of all data types that you can select when creating custom fields for projects and programs and their maximum sizes, see the details below.
Type
Dialog
Description
Maximum Size
Checkbox
Defaults to "false"
Displayed as a checkbox in the project's details
Currency
Has two decimal places
Shows currency symbol
Date
Date field
Earliest: 01/01/1970 Latest: 12/31/9999
Multi-Select
Provide a selection of available options
No more than 500 options
Multi-select options:
no more than 100 characters per option
no commas allowed
sorted alphanumerically
deleting an option from the field will remove it everywhere
2,048 characters (field name)
Number
Number with configurable decimal places
Decimal places cannot be changed once the field has been created
0-3 decimal places
Resource
Provide an extra field for any other resources who should have the same edit rights and notification settings (e.g., emails) as project/program managers on a project or program (e.g. Stakeholder, Product Owner, etc.);
Also available in ad-hoc and portfolio filters;
Choose from all resources in the Resource Pool
2,048 characters (field name)
Single-Select
Provide a selection of available options.
No more than 1,000 options
Single-select options:
may have Priority Score Contribution (only projects)
can be assigned colors
can be sorted via drag-and-drop
2,048 characters (field name)
Text (single-line)
Single line of text
2,048 characters (field name)
Text (multi-line)
Multiple line text field (like Notes)
32,000 characters (input)
URL
http:// is the default type, if no prefix is entered.
Supports common link types
File links starting with file:/// are not supported and cannot be opened out of Meisterplan.
Other links can be opened by clicking on the field value of the URL field in the project's details.
Invalid values will be highlighted red
4,096 characters (input)
Availability in Pivot Reports Please note that project fields of the Text (multi-line) and URL types are not available in Integrated Pivot Reports.
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