Creating new business classes

Use this procedure to define business classes for your organization.
  1. Select Configuration Console > Configuration > Create.
  2. On the Configuration tab, in the Other section, click Create New Business Class.
  3. Specify this information:
    Business Class
    Specify a name for the business class. Use a unique name that is compliant with your standard naming conventions.
    Context
    Optionally, select an existing key field as a context.
    Key Field
    Specify a name for a new key field. Use a unique name that is compliant with your standard naming conventions.
    Extended Type
    Select an extended type. Optionally, complete the Field Size and Decimal Size fields, if available.
    Parent Hierarchy
    Select this check box if your data has levels that roll up. You can build a hierarchical structure of key field values in the business class.
    User Defined States
    Select this check box to customize the list that is displayed in the UI.
  4. Click Submit.