Object Type

What is an Object?

The Object represents a property capable of holding complex data structures, each composed of a property set. This type is used to encapsulate a collection of properties under a single property, allowing for more structured and organized data.

Key Characteristics of an Object

• Structure: An Object property defines a structured set of properties, each with its attributes and constraints. This allows for grouping related data into a single, cohesive unit. Properties inside an Object can be of any type listed for the property types, including Text, Whole Number, Decimal, Date / Time, Boolean, Enum, Lookup, and File.

• Hierarchy: Objects can contain nested properties, enabling complex data representations and hierarchies within the property itself.

• Usage: Objects are useful for representing entities that have multiple attributes or components, such as a "Contact" object that might include properties like "Phone Number," "Email Address," and "Address."

Example: Consider an "Employee" entity with a "ContactInformation" property of type Object. This Object might contain the following nested properties:

• Phone Number: Represents the employee's phone number.

• Email Address: Represents the employee's email address.

• Address: Represents the employee's home address, which itself might be an Object containing "Street," "City," "State," and "Postal Code."

In this example, the "ContactInformation" Object groups all contact-related details into a single property. Each nested property can be of any type listed in the property types, providing a structured way to manage related data.