Building a new business object

To build a new business object, you need to perform the following:

■    Build a new SQL table or view, or identify an existing one to use.

■    Customize the properties for the new business object.

■    Build and publish the new business object.

To build a new business object

1.  If no table exists for this business object, open SQL Server and create it, granting appropriate permissions.

2.  From Tools, select Business object designer.

3.  From the toolbar, select New > Design Business Definition.

4.  Definition tab: Enter the business object's Definition information, and click Create Object.

5.  Add properties to the business object, saving after you edit each tab.

□    Database tab: Add the tables that contain the columns you want to use in your business object.

■    Available Columns list: Select which columns to use and then click Add as Properties, or use Add All as Properties. Select Save.

□    Properties tab: Select properties from the list to define the property's characteristics.

■    To create a lookup: Select the field you want to edit. Click the Value sub-tab: Define any lookups you need. Edit these values as needed. Select Save.

6.  Build and publish the new business object: Select the object and select Edit, and Publish.