fix: default virtual fields to readOnly in admin UI#16016
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### What? Virtual fields (`virtual: true` or `virtual: "path"`) now default to `admin.readOnly: true` during field sanitization. ### Why? Virtual fields are populated server-side and not persisted from user input. Without `readOnly`, users can type into them but edits are silently discarded on save — confusing UX with no indication the field is virtual. ### How? In `sanitize.ts`, after initializing `field.admin`, set `readOnly: true` for virtual fields unless the user has explicitly set `readOnly: false`. Fixes payloadcms#16013 Related payloadcms#16012
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What?
Virtual fields (
virtual: trueorvirtual: "path") now default toadmin.readOnly: trueduring field sanitization.Why?
Virtual fields are populated server-side and not persisted from user input. Without
readOnly, users can type into them but edits are silently discarded on save — confusing UX with no indication the field is virtual.How?
In
sanitize.ts, after initializingfield.admin, setreadOnly: truefor virtual fields unless the user has explicitly setreadOnly: false.Fixes #16013
Related #16012