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Placeholder Definitions

Airtable placeholder definitions table

The Placeholder Definitions table explains what each placeholder means and how it should be filled.

Important Columns

ColumnWhat it means
Placeholder KeyThe key used inside templates, without {{ }}.
TypeHow the placeholder is resolved.
Source ScopeHelper grouping for editors.
Source Field LabelHuman-readable source field name.
Source Field IDTechnical Airtable field ID used by data placeholders.
Display StrategyHow multiple data values are shown.
Display TextUnit text for unit placeholders or visible link text for link placeholders.
Entity TypeUsed by entity-link-token placeholders.

Supported Types

  • data
  • unit
  • entity-link-token

How To Use This Table

  • Do not include braces in Placeholder Key.
  • Use kebab-case for placeholder keys.
  • Data placeholders rely on Source Field ID.
  • Unit placeholders rely on Display Text.
  • Link placeholders rely on Entity Type and Display Text.
note

Placeholder definitions store the normal key only, without any modifier.

Example:

  • Placeholder Key: sampling-mode-analog-out
  • Template usage: {{sampling-mode-analog-out | lower-first}}
tip

If you are unsure which placeholder to use, start from the row you are editing and check which value type it needs: data, unit, or link.