Defining Data Fields that Reference Business Objects

A data field that defines its type by reference to a class in a business object model has sub-fields that represent the attributes of that class.

In this task you will define data fields that reference business objects, in order to add business data to the process.

Define a field that references the FaultClaim class in the business object model.

Procedure

  1. In Project Explorer, expand to the Data Fields entry under Processes > Notification of Claim.
  2. Right-click on Data Fields and select New > Data Field.
  3. In the New Data Field dialog, change the label from the default Field to Fault Claim Data.
  4. Under Type, select BOM Type. The Reference field is displayed.
  5. Click next to Type. In the Select Type dialog, select the FaultClaim class from the business object model and press OK.

  6. Press Finish in the New Data Field dialog to complete adding the new field.
  7. Define a second field referencing the NoFaultClaim class in the business object model.
  8. Name the new field No Fault Claim Data.

Result

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