Objects and Applications19% of the exam
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.
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).
~7 min read · 8 practice questions ·
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
Basic vs Enhanced List
- Detail
- First four fields vs up to 10
Dynamic list types
- Detail
- List and Tile only; over four fields needs List in a main region
Dynamic list size
- Detail
- Results truncated at 2,000 records
Quick links hover
- Detail
- First 10 items of the list
Quick filters
- Detail
- Not saved, session only, not shareable
Schema Builder can't add
- Detail
- Geolocation fields
Slow canvas
- Detail
- Click Hide Relationships
New field access
- Detail
- Visible and editable for internal profiles
Object Creator files
- Detail
- .xlsx, .csv or Google sheet; every field mapped
Object Creator in Professional Edition
- Detail
- Needs the API add-on
Sources for this section (5)
- 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?
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