# Related lists, Schema Builder and Lightning Object Creator

*Platform Administrator II Study Guide · Objects and Applications · Last updated October 26, 2026 · https://www.certifyforce.com/study-guide/platform-administrator-ii/objects-and-applications/related-lists-schema-builder-and-lightning-object-creator*

How to choose and configure the related list components (Related List-Single, Related Lists, Dynamic Related List-Single, Related List Quick Links), what Schema Builder does and what its considerations mean for new fields, and when Lightning Object Creator turns a spreadsheet into a populated custom object.

- Certification: Salesforce Platform Administrator II
- Exam section: Objects and Applications
- Study guide: https://www.certifyforce.com/study-guide/platform-administrator-ii

**Official exam objective:**

> Given a scenario, determine the appropriate solution to enhance or extend objects (master-detail, lookup, junction object, related list, record type, Schema Builder, and Object Creator).

## What the exam expects

- Choose the related list component that fits a record page requirement.
- Configure a dynamic related list within its limits and know what users can override.
- Explain why user quick filters can't replace an admin-defined filter.
- Use Schema Builder and predict the side effects of fields it creates.
- Pick Lightning Object Creator to turn a spreadsheet into a populated custom object, with its edition and permission needs.

Key terms:
- **Dynamic Related List-Single**: a related list configured in the Lightning App Builder, not the page layout.
- **Related List Quick Links**: compact related list links with a hover preview.
- **Quick filter**: a user's temporary filter on a View All related list.
- **Schema Builder**: a drag-and-drop canvas for viewing and adding objects, fields and relationships.
- **Lightning Object Creator**: the Custom Object from Spreadsheet wizard.

## Key facts

| Fact | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Basic vs Enhanced List | First four fields vs up to 10 | [Page Components](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.lightning_page_components.htm&type=5) |
| Dynamic list types | List and Tile only; over four fields needs List in a main region | [Page Components](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.lightning_page_components.htm&type=5) |
| Dynamic list size | Results truncated at 2,000 records | [Page Components](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.lightning_page_components.htm&type=5) |
| Quick links hover | First 10 items of the list | [Page Components](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.lightning_page_components.htm&type=5) |
| Quick filters | Not saved, session only, not shareable | [Related Lists](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.basics_understanding_related_lists_lex.htm&type=5) |
| Schema Builder can't add | Geolocation fields | [Schema Builder](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.schema_builder.htm&type=5) |
| Slow canvas | Click Hide Relationships | [SB Considerations](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.schema_builder_considerations.htm&type=5) |
| New field access | Visible and editable for internal profiles | [SB Considerations](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.schema_builder_considerations.htm&type=5) |
| Object Creator files | .xlsx, .csv or Google sheet; every field mapped | [Object from Spreadsheet](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=dev_objectcreate_task_lex_from_spreadsheet.htm&language=en_US&type=0) |
| Object Creator in Professional Edition | Needs the API add-on | [Object from Spreadsheet](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=dev_objectcreate_task_lex_from_spreadsheet.htm&language=en_US&type=0) |

## Check yourself

- Why can two users see the same dynamic related list in different orders?
- When does Related List Quick Links beat full related lists?
- Why should a custom field's label differ from every standard field's label on the same object?
- What does Professional Edition need for Lightning Object Creator?

## Sources

- [Standard Lightning Page Components](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.lightning_page_components.htm&type=5)
- [Work with Related Lists on Records in Lightning Experience](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.basics_understanding_related_lists_lex.htm&type=5)
- [Design Your Own Data Model With Schema Builder](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.schema_builder.htm&type=5)
- [Schema Builder Considerations](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.schema_builder_considerations.htm&type=5)
- [Data Modeling: Work with Schema Builder (Trailhead)](https://trailhead.salesforce.com/content/learn/modules/data_modeling/schema_builder)
- [Create a Custom Object from a Spreadsheet in Lightning Experience](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=dev_objectcreate_task_lex_from_spreadsheet.htm&language=en_US&type=0)

## About the full unit

The "Core concepts", "Exam traps" and "Worked scenario" sections of this unit, its 8 linked practice questions, and unlimited timed mock exams are included with the Platform Administrator II pack (USD $19): https://www.certifyforce.com/practice-exams