Create a Custom Data Model Object

If a standard data model object doesn’t meet a business need, you can create a custom data model object (DMO) to store information that is unique to your business. You can create a custom data model object from an existing DMO, from a file, or from scratch.

  1. On the Data Model tab, click New.
    new customer data model object
  2. Select the method of creation, in this case, select New.
  3. Click Next.
  4. Enter the details for Object Label, Category, and Object Description.
    The Object API Name is auto-filled. The Data Source, Data Source Object, and Internal Organization fields are also added.
    The Object API Name must be unique across standard and custom DMOs, excluding the ssot__ prefix.
  5. To add a field, click Add Field.
    1. Enter the details for Field Label, Field API Name, and Data Type.
    2. Select a primary key field.
    3. Optionally, enable value suggestion for the field.
  6. Click Save.

You can now use your custom DMO.