Document columns

The Document columns sub-tab configures which columns appear in the case's document list, and which column is used as the default sort order.

Each configured column corresponds to a Documenten API document property, such as Title, Creation date, or Author. Not every column supports sorting — attempting to set a non-sortable column as the default sort shows a warning instead of sort options.

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Configuring ZGW document columns

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Expand Admin in the left sidebar

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Click Cases under the Configuration section

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Click a case definition to open it

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Click the ZGW tab, then the Document columns sub-tab

Document columns list

The list shows every configured column with its default sort direction. Drag a row by its handle to reorder columns.

Document columns apply to the case definition as a whole. Changes affect every version of the case, not just the version currently selected.

Creating a column

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Click Create column

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Select a Column from the list of properties not yet configured

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If the column supports sorting, choose a Default sort — No default sort, Descending, or Ascending

Create column modal

Only one column can be the default sort at a time. Selecting a default sort on a new or edited column overwrites the previous default.

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Click Create

Editing or deleting a column

Click a row, or use its overflow menu (⋮), to Edit or Delete a column. When editing, the Column field is locked to the existing property. Deleting a column requires confirmation:

Delete confirmation