How to Delete a Custom Behavior Field in openSIS

Deleting a Custom Behavior Field in openSIS

Overview

openSIS allows administrators to delete custom behavior fields that are no longer required. Removing unused fields helps keep the behavior incident form clean and relevant.

This article explains how to delete a custom behavior field, along with important considerations before doing so.

Who Can Delete Behavior Fields?

  • Only Administrators can delete custom behavior fields

  • Default behavior fields cannot be deleted

When Should You Delete a Behavior Field?

You may consider deleting a custom behavior field if:

  • The field is no longer used by the school

  • The field was created by mistake

  • The field duplicates another existing field

  • School policies have changed

Steps to Delete a Custom Behavior Field

Follow the steps below to delete a behavior field:

  1. Log in to openSIS as an Administrator

  2. Go to Settings

  3. Navigate to Behavior

  4. Click Behavior Fields

  5. Select the custom behavior field you want to delete

  6. Click the three-dot (⋮) menu

  7. Choose Delete Item

  8. Confirm the deletion when prompted

Important Warnings ⚠️

Before deleting a custom behavior field, note the following:

  • Deleted fields cannot be recovered

It is recommended to review usage and confirm with administrators before deletion.

What Happens After Deletion?

  • The field no longer appears in Behavior Fields settings

  • New behavior records will not include this field

Best Practices

  • Avoid deleting fields that are actively used

  • Consider renaming a field instead of deleting it

  • Maintain documentation for custom behavior fields

  • Review historical behavior data before removal


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