Static fields let you attach a note or other custom piece of data to a device for future reference — directly in the row on the Devices page, without needing a separate system to track it.
How to Create a Static Field
- From the Tools menu, select Manage static fields.
- Give the field a name and click +.
How to Edit a Static Field's Value for a Device
- Open the Device Actions section for the device, then click the Static Fields button.
- Find the field you created, and edit its value as needed.
Once you add the field's column to the Devices table, you'll see its value directly in each device's row.
For steps on adding, reordering, or otherwise customizing table columns, see Customizing the Devices Table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a static field's value the same across every device, or set per device?
A static field is defined once (its name/column), but its value is set independently for each device — editing the value for one device doesn't change it for any other.
Do I need to add the column to see a static field's value?
You can set a static field's value from the Device Actions Static Fields button without adding the column, but you'll need to add the column to the table to see that value listed directly in the device's row.