Which field configuration setting ensures that data entered in a form will be saved to a database?

The configuration setting that ensures data entered in a form will be saved to a database is the CDT Name. CDT stands for Complex Data Type, which represents structured data that can be used to define how the data is organized and what data types are included. When a form is linked to a specific CDT, it allows the application to understand how to map the input fields in the form to the corresponding columns in the database.

When the user submits the form, the data collected from the fields is associated with the CDT, allowing Appian to translate the data into a format that can be stored in the database. By linking input fields to a CDT, you assure the system knows how to handle the submitted data.

Text Fields and Object Types do not inherently ensure that data will be saved to the database; rather, they serve specific purposes within the form component. A Text Field collects user input but does not define how that data interacts with a database. Similarly, Object Type refers to the nature of the data but does not itself function as a bridge between user input and database storage. Data Source is not a direct representation of the structure of the data being saved; it pertains to the origin from which the data is drawn or saved, which can be broad and doesn’t