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# Create a Custom Event

To ensure that your custom object’s records appear on your reps’ schedules in Salesforce Maps Advanced, create a custom event.

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1. From Setup, in the Quick Find box, enter Packages, and then select **Installed Packages**.
2. Next to the Salesforce Maps package, click **Configure**.
3. Select **Routes & Schedule**, and then click **Custom Event**.
4. In the Create Custom Event Config window, select your custom object from the list, and then click **Confirm**.
5. On the Event Object Configuration page, configure these settings.
    
     
    | Setting | Description |
    | --- | --- |
    | Name | The name of the custom activity object as you want it to appear in Salesforce Maps Schedule. |
    | Scheduling Resource | The owner or assignee for custom activity records. Select a field that includes the ID of the owner or assignee, such as OwnerID. |
    | Event Name Field | The name of each custom activity record. |
    | Time Fields | The time configuration relevant to your custom activity object. Select **Use Start DateTime and End DateTime**. |
    | Start Date Time Field | The Salesforce field that represents the start date/time. |
    | End Date Time Field | The Salesforce field that represents the end date/time or duration. |
6. Turn on **Enabled**, and then save your work.

#### See Also

- [_Salesforce Help_: Set Up Schedules to Include Custom Activities](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sales.salesforce_maps_setup_schedule_configure_custom_activities.htm&type=5&language=en_US)