The challenge with event management systems with different registration requirements lies in the balance between flexibility and standardization. Specifically, the following challenges arise:

• Consistency vs. customizability: A balance must be found between standardized basic fields and customizable additional fields
• Database structure: The central database must be designed in such a way that it provides basic fields for all events while leaving room for event-specific fields
• Ease of use: The system must be simple enough so that users are not constantly creating new fields, but flexible enough for special requirements
• Function compatibility: Badges, email templates and other functions must be able to access consistent fields in order to function smoothly
• Scalability: The system must be able to handle growing requirements and an increasing number of events

To overcome these challenges, colada has a centralized, global field management system. In other words, a modular system in the administration backend with core fields and optional additional fields that can be expanded by selected users. Global, as they can be used for all possible events

This combines standardization and flexibility while ensuring the functionality of dependent systems.

The Fields Manager

The field manager can be found in the colada administration and is reserved for users who are responsible for the administration of colada.

In addition to the existing fields, almost any other fields can be created and used in the colada applications.

Once created, fields can be used in registration forms, e-mails and even reports.