Unlock the Power of User-Defined Screen Fields with Computed & Retrieved Values
- Lindsay O'Connell
- Dec 9, 2025
- 1 min read
If you’re building custom screens in HxGN EAM, don’t overlook the built-in magic of Computed Values and Retrieved Values, they can save you from manual data entry and cut down on errors.
Computed Values let you write a database SELECT query once, and automatically populate a field when the record is saved. For example: when you choose an Organization or a Sequence in one field, the corresponding custom field can auto-fill with the correct value, without you typing anything.
Retrieved Values let you link one field to another, so that when you select something (like a checklist item), a second field instantly pulls in related data (e.g. the correct sequence for that item).
Using these options on User-Defined Screens means you can:
Trim redundant manual steps when entering data
Ensure consistency across records (no more copy/paste errors)
Speed up data entry and save your team time
Reduce the chance of missing mandatory fields or mismatched values
If you're customizing screens and still manually typing related values, you’re missing out on one of the easiest ways to streamline workflows in EAM.
