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What Are Custom Fields and How Do You Use Them in Ply?

Learn what custom fields are in Ply and how to create and use them to track extra item details beyond the standard fields.

Custom fields are your go to for adding that extra bit of info that’s unique to your needs. Think of them as your personal touch to any tool or system. They help you track and organize details that aren’t covered by the standard fields.

For example, in Ply, you might want to add extra fields to an item, like "Extra Items#", "Expiration Date", or any other specific details you need. This allows you to customize your workflow even more, making it smoother and perfectly tailored to what really matters to you.


How Can You Use Them in Ply?

  1. Go to Your Settings 🛠️

2. Click on Catalog > Custom Material Fields

3. Add Custom Fields ✍️

4. Next, type in the field you want to add and click on “Add Custom Field”


5. Then, just head back to your catalog and add it to the items you want.




You'll see it in the Materials Information section:


ℹ️ If you need to bulk upload custom fields to your materials, just contact our Support team, and we’ll be happy to help!


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