When you need to create a new business object similar to an existing object in the data dictionary, copy the current object to create an initial version which can then be edited and modified as follows:
- In the sidebar, select Data Dictionary and choose any of the following provider data dictionaries:
- Gateway
- File
- Unifier
Note: For a checklist of all the features supported in each data dictionary, refer to the Features of Provider Data Dictionaries.
- Select the row listing the business object you want to copy, select theActions menu and then select Copy.
The Object and Fields wizard displays a copy of the current object.
- In the General step, rename the object.
The default name of the object copy is always created with the word, Copy. For example, exchange_rate Copy.
Note: Select Next on each screen to advance to the next step.
- In the Fields step, add, edit, or delete fields supported by the business object.
- In the Flow Control step, add, edit, or delete the data flows supported by the business object.
- In the Cross reference step, add, or edit the cross-reference key field to be associated with the corresponding Gateway object.
- In the Summary step, review a summary of all the selections made in the previous steps:
- Expand each step title to review the selections made in that step.
- Select any of the following actions:
- Select Back to navigate to a specific step and make changes.
- Select Save to add the provider object to the data dictionary.
- Add a business flow using the duplicated business object. For more details, see Adding Business Flows.
or
Duplicate a business flow that uses the duplicated business object. For more details, see Copying Business Flows
Note: For a detailed example of a duplicating business object, see the Gateway Online Help.