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Custom Data Type

Overview​

This page explains what a Custom Data Type (CDT) is and how to create and maintain it.

About CDTs​

A custom data type (CDT) is a designer-defined data structure that represents a logical grouping of related data, such as Application ID and Application name. CDTs can be used to read from and write to a database table and to store information within a process.

Fields​

For each field in the CDT configure the following parameters:

ParameterDescription
NameThe name of the field. Names are case-sensitive and must be unique within an individual data type.
TypeThe data type of the field. The field can be a primitive or custom data type.
Mandatory

- When checked, this field is required—it must have a value whenever the CDT is used.

- If unchecked, the field is optional.

Multiple

- When checked, the field is treated as a list/array of values (i.e. it can hold multiple entries).

- If unchecked, the field holds a single value only.

Create​

Users can create data types using the methods described in the following steps.

  1. In your application go to the Objects view
  2. Click Create new
  3. Select Custom Data Type
  4. Enter a Name for the Custom Data Type
  5. Click create. The data type displays.
Folder Elements
  1. Configure the fields for the new data type. For each field you want to add:
  • Click the pencil icon to edit the CDT
  • Click + to add a new field. A new row displays.
  • Configure the fields for the new data type.
  1. Click on the save icon.
Folder Elements

Delete​

To delete a field in a CDT click on the bin icon at the end of a row.