Create Object

Step 1: Start creation

From the Objects list, choose Create.

Step 2: Fill in Object details

You will typically provide:

1) Object Name

A short, unique name for the Object.

2) API Name

A system-facing name. In many platforms, this is used in integrations, references, or code.

Important rule: API Name must not be the same as Object Name.

3) Display Name

A user-friendly label.

4) Description (optional)

Explain what the Object represents and how it is used.

5) Metadata Tag (shown as “Metadata tag” in the UI)

This field is required in the UI. Treat it as an additional naming/labeling field used by the platform.

6) Object Type

Defines the behavior of the Object (see the next section).

7) External Identifier Field Name (optional)

For certain Object types, this field helps identify records from external systems.

8) Enable Data Archiving (optional)

Turns on archiving support for the Object.

9) Metadata Config JSON (advanced)

A JSON configuration block stored with the Object.

Step 3: Save

Click Create (or Save if editing).