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</noinclude>:1. Click '''[[File:GearIcon.png]] > Customization > Objects''' | </noinclude>:1. Click '''[[File:GearIcon.png]] > Customization > Objects''' | ||
:2. Click the '''[New Object]''' button. | :2. Click the '''[New Object]''' button. | ||
::Two tabs appear, giving you the option to create an object by importing data from a spreadsheet, or by using the object-construction wizard. | ::Two tabs appear, giving you the option to create an object by importing data from a {{^CSV}} file exported from a spreadsheet, or by using the object-construction wizard. | ||
:3 Choose your object-construction method: | :3 Choose your object-construction method: | ||
{{Common:Object-Creation Options}} | {{Common:Object-Creation Options}} | ||
: After an object is created, you're in the design mode for that object. | : After an object is created, you're in the design mode for that object. | ||
: If multiple objects are created, you can choose which object to visit. | : If multiple objects are created, you can choose which object to visit. | ||
{{Best|A consistent naming convention makes it easier to avoid mistakes when referencing an object. | |||
A plural name is generally preferred. After all, an object is essentially a database table with multiple records. (Use the singular version of the name when referring to an individual record.)}} | |||
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''Learn more:'' [[Objects#Edit an Object|Edit an Object]] | ''Learn more:'' [[Objects#Edit an Object|Edit an Object]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:54, 21 May 2015
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For: Designers See more: |
- 1. Click
> Customization > Objects - 2. Click the [New Object] button.
- Two tabs appear, giving you the option to create an object by importing data from a CSV file exported from a spreadsheet, or by using the object-construction wizard.
- 3 Choose your object-construction method:
- Create By Import
- Paste data copied from a spreadsheet, or import it from a file:
- The wizard identifies the number of columns of data, and gives you an opportunity to specify the Field Display Type for each column
- An Object is created from the data. You can then modify the object however you like.
- Create Using Wizard
- Define as many Objects as you need and specify the Relationships between them.
- After an object is created, you're in the design mode for that object.
- If multiple objects are created, you can choose which object to visit.
Best Practice:
A consistent naming convention makes it easier to avoid mistakes when referencing an object.A plural name is generally preferred. After all, an object is essentially a database table with multiple records. (Use the singular version of the name when referring to an individual record.)
Learn more: Edit an Object