Add a Local Object Data Source

Use a local object as a temporary storage of data when running actions. A local object cannot be populated by using a data filter, but is populated by effects such as Create a data aggregate, Create object(s), Import data and Open a form. For example, you can use a local object for storing user response during the execution of a Task.

To add a local object, do the following:

  1. Add a data source of type Local Object. For more information see Add a Data Source.
  2. Add fields to the data source. For more information, see below.

A group is defined by:

  • Name. The name of the group. The name must be unique within the parent group.
  • Repeating. Determines whether data for the group can occur more than once.
  • Cannot be blank. Determines whether the group must contain a value.

Note that for the top-level group you can only specify a name. Repeating and Cannot be blank is defined in the property dialog for the data source.

A field is defined by:

  1. Name. The name of the field. The name must be unique within the parent group.
  2. Screen Tip. Text displayed when the user hovers the mouse over the field.
  3. Data Type. The kind of data the field can store.
  4. Data Interpretation. The meaning of the value in the field. E.g. a string field is interpreted as an E-mail address.
  5. Complex Association. The field can refer to different types of objects. See Complex Association Data Interpretation.
  6. Data Calculation. The initial value the field has when an object is created.
  7. Data Filter. A condition restricting valid values for the field. Only available for complex data types.
  8. Cannot be blank. Determines if the field must contain a value.
  9. Read Only. Determines if the field value is possible to edit.
  10. Data Validations.

To change the order for a field or group, click the field or group and press the key combination CTRL+Up or CTRL+Down.