Big Data Collections

Use Big Data Collections as controlled data sources for BigData fields and workflows.

Creating and managing a collection

1. Choose New > Big Data Collection and enter a name beginning with a letter or _, followed only by letters, digits, or _.
2. Add fields with a name, type, and optional Multiple flag. Types are Integer, Unsigned Integer, Float, Unsigned Float, Boolean, String, Color, and Picture.
3. Remove unsaved rows as needed, then select Create Collection.
4. In Open > My Collections, use Insert, Edit, and Remove for records. The query filter accepts expressions such as price > 3 && name =~ 'jac' and refreshes on Enter.

BigData Dropdown mappings are limited to String-compatible collection fields. Keep schemas stable after forms or workflows depend on them.

Safe configuration sequence

1. Open Open > Collections. This area may be plan-gated.
2. Create or select only an approved test collection.
3. Define a minimal schema and test records that contain no personal or customer data.
4. Use the collection through a BigData Dropdown, Big Data Row Viewer, or BigData Update workflow node.
5. Verify filters cannot expose unrelated rows.

Do not make a collection publicly reachable or change a production schema merely to document the feature. Screenshot: pending live UI capture.