Sections Panel
Sections are the top-level organising unit of a blueprint. Each section holds a group of related fields and can be configured as single-entry (one set of values per edition) or repeating rows (multiple rows of data per edition).
The Sections panel runs down the left column of the Design tab. The Section Settings panel on the right side shows configuration options for the currently selected section.
The Sections list (left column)
The left column (260px) shows all sections in the blueprint.
Adding a section
Click + Add Section at the bottom of the list. A new section is created with a default name. The section is immediately selected and ready to rename.
Renaming a section
Click the section name inline and type the new name. Press Enter or click outside to confirm.
Reordering sections
Drag the ⠿ drag handle on the left of any section row to reorder it. Section order determines the order of tabs on the edition data entry page.
Deleting a section
Click the delete icon (trash) on the right of the section row. Confirm the deletion in the prompt.
Deleting a section deletes all its fields and any data stored in those fields across all existing editions. This action cannot be undone.
Selecting a section
Click anywhere on the section row to select it. The Fields panel (centre column) updates to show that section's fields. The Section Settings panel (right column) updates to show that section's configuration.
Section Settings (right column)
The right column (280px) shows configuration options for the selected section. Changes save automatically.
Name and description
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Section display name — shown as a tab on the edition page. |
| Description | Optional description shown above the data entry area for contributors. Useful for explaining what data the section collects. |
Section type
| Type | Description | Use when |
|---|---|---|
| Single entry | One set of field values per edition (one row). | Project details, executive summary, overall cost totals — values that appear once per report period. |
| Repeating rows | Multiple rows of data per edition. Each row contains the same set of fields. | Risk register, action log, cost by discipline, photo gallery — any list of items. |
Toggle Multi-row to switch between single entry and repeating rows.
Display mode
Controls how contributors see the section's fields in form view:
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Form | Vertical field-by-field form. One row at a time (for repeating sections). Suited to sections with many fields or complex input (rich text, files, images). |
| Grid | Spreadsheet-style grid — columns are fields, rows are data rows. Suited to tabular data and bulk entry. |
Display mode can be overridden per-edition in the Edition Editor if needed.
Icon
Select an icon that appears on the section tab in editions. Choose from the icon picker. Icons help contributors quickly navigate between sections with similar names.
Single entry vs. repeating rows
| Single entry | Repeating rows | |
|---|---|---|
| Rows per edition | 1 | Unlimited |
| Grid mode | Not applicable | Full grid with add/delete row controls |
| Form mode | Single form | One form per row; navigate between rows |
| Output binding | Field values bind directly to output components | Section rows bind to tables, charts, and other data-driven components |
| Copy from prior | Copies the single row of values | Copies all rows |
Related
- Fields Panel — add and configure fields within a section
- Form Designer — custom multi-column and tabbed form layout
- AI Design — AI can suggest sections and fields from an uploaded document
- Blueprint Field Types — all 18 field types