Linked Objects

Reuse an Object from another Application Group

What is a Linked Object?

A Linked Object lets you reuse an Object that already exists in another Application Group, without recreating its fields.

Think of it like:

• “Create a local reference to a remote Object”

Why use Linked Objects?

• Avoid duplicate schema definitions

• Keep shared definitions consistent

• Reference a canonical Object defined by another team/group

How to create a Linked Object

• Go to the Objects list

• Choose Create Linked Object

• Select an Application Group to link from

• Select an Object from that group

• Optionally adjust Metadata Config JSON for the linked copy.

• Save

The UI also prevents linking the same source Object multiple times into the same target group.

Important limitations of Linked Objects

In the UI, Linked Objects behave more like “read-only schema mirrors”:

• fields and identity details (name/api/display) are not meant to be edited from the target group

• changes should be made in the source Application Group’s Object instead

If you need to change the schema, update the source Object where it is originally defined.