[βœ… Solution] Use creatorname in calculation

How can I output the name of the creator in a calculation field?

I would like to avoid having to select my name manually.

Of course, you could build automation, but I think there is certainly an easier way. Isn’t there?

Hi @Roman

It looks to me like the last Edited by is available in the calculation but not created by which seems a bit strange. So I am guessing if you need created by currently you would need automation I can’t see a simpler way of doing it myself either.

I guess it could be worth a feature request if no one else can come up with a simple way?

Until feature is added maybe a workaround:
Add hidden text field and populate it on create automation with name of the creator and then you can use it in calculation.

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Yes, I was afraid of that. Thank you anyway. :wink:

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So it is not possible to display the user ID in a calculation?

This would make it possible to display a dynamic value via calculation, depending on who is viewing an entry.