Using custom objects to create paired fields

Create a pair of fields so that users can enter related values such as the amount of storage consumed and the storage units.

Figure: Example of paired fields

At the end of the tutorial, you will be able to create two related fields so that users can enter a value in the first field and select the type of value in the second field.

Tasks

Complete the following tasks:

1. Create a custom object called Storage Units and add a record for each storage unit.
2. On the Data model page for Software SaaS, add a field called Storage.
3. On the Data model page for Software SaaS, add a field called Storage Units.

Creating the custom object for storage metrics

1. Click Configuration > Data Model > Objects.
2. Click Add .
3. Type Storage Units as the name of the object and enter a description. 
4. Click Save.
5. Refresh the screen.

Adding the records

Add a record for each of the following storage units:

• GB
• KB
• MB
• TB

1. On the Objects page, type the name of the object in the search field.
2. Click the value in the Total records column.
3. Click Add . 
4. Add and save the records.

Tip
Save time when you add multiple records. When you save a record, click Save & New instead of Save.

Creating the paired field

1. Click Configuration > Data Model > Field Configuration.
2. From the objects list, select Software SaaS.
3. Click Add .
4. Enter Storage as the name of the field.
5. Select decimal as the data type.
6. Click Create.

Pairing the fields

1. Click Configuration > Data Model > Field Configuration.
2. From the objects list, select Software SaaS.
3. Click Add .
4. Enter Storage Units as the name of the field.
5. As the data type, select Storage Units. 
6. Click Display Option and select Paired Fields. 
7. Select Storage as the field available for pairing.
8. Click Create. 

Result 
When you add or edit a SaaS application record, you can add the amount of storage consumed and select the storage unit from a list.