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Objects are the basic building blocks used to collect information in [[Applications]]. 

==About Objects==
Objects often represent entities in the real world and are modeled based on specific delineations needed by the business. For example, if an application for tracking dogs is required, the ''Dogs'' object may define the characteristics of each dog. However, if tracking dogs and cats is required, it may be necessary to define the object as ''Pets''. Or if the need is to track dogs, cats, zebras or trees, a ''Species'' object may need to be defined.

''Learn more:'' [[The Power of Objects]]

;Considerations:
*{{Typenolink|}}s are represented by Tabs in the user interface
**{{Typenolink|}}s typically contain a list of records (like a spreadsheet)
**Records in {{Typenolink|}}s can be viewed individually
**Each record contains data, presented as [[Fields]] in a [[Form]]
**Records can also contain lists of records in related objects
*{{Typenolink|}}s are ''things'': customers, products, services, invoices, transactions, etc.
*[[Web Tab|Web Tabs]] are types of {{Typenolink|}}s that extend the platform with these elements: a URL, HTML code, [[Pages]], [[Widgets]] or a [[Database View]]
*Fields associated with the [[Record Id]] are clickable in {{Type}}s
:*Clicking the link to an ''Account Name'', ''Contact Name'', or other {{Type}}s opens the record for viewing
:*By contrast, {{Typenolink|}}s provide a ''Details'' link to open the record for viewing
*Alphabetical search is not available in {{Typenolink|}}s, (but is available in {{Type}}s)

==How Are Objects Used?==
The platform provides a framework for building information structures that can be used to house data and extract it for a multitude of purposes. Objects, and the data associated with these objects, are the primary information structures in an application. 

Objects provide the ability to collect data and share it with other users (based on their team, user role, and access permissions that are assigned). Data is contained in fields, as a data entry form. Data can be typed directly into fields via a [[Form]], or data can be imported from {{^CSV}} files.

Once an object is created, its properties, field attributes, print templates, web forms, and other associated options can be modified.

== Varieties of Objects ==
{{:Object Varieties}}

==Managing Objects==
{{:Manage Objects}}
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