Runtime fields let you add new context to existing Elasticsearch data without re‑indexing.
In this quick tutorial I explain what runtime fields are, how to use them, and how to make your own using a simple web-based tool we created, linked below:
https://bimbeats.com/runtime-generator/
Specifically, we will create a field that maps user.name values with office location metadata.
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