Objects data types are data types that contain other data types.
Data Records are created and stored by the platform at the object level. As per the database system limitations, records can accept a limit of 16 MB of data in them, including internal system information.
Some object require specific fields to function. The platform creates those fields automatically if needed. In the object type settings, you can change which field apply to fulfil the requirements.
When viewing lists of records, you have the option to switch the view from one type to the other. You can also save the changed view as a different perspective.
Main object types
Main object types can be used as a main object but also as a sub-object. This means you can define a table within a table or, for example even a gallery of images within a Kanban list.
Table
Table object example
This object is a table to display your content. You can navigate it page by page and sort it with each columns.
Rotated Table
Rotated Table object example
This object is a table, rotated to display each record as a column. You can navigate it page by page and sort it with each field.
Calendar
Calendar object example
This object is a calendar to display your content as events. You can navigate it month by month or week by week or even day by day.
Agenda
Agenda object example
This object is an agenda to display your content as a list of events. You can navigate it by year, month, week or day.
Full Cards
Full Cards object example
Display all your records as full detailed cards.
Small Cards
Small Cards object example
Display all your records as short summary cards.
Tree
Tree object example
Display your records as a tree view.
Kanban List
Kanban List object example
Display your records as a kanban-style list of items in columns.
Index List
Index List object example
Display your records as an index list.
Check List
Check List* object example
Display your records as a check list.
Bullet List
Bullet List object example
Display your records as a bullet list.
Ordered List
Ordered List object example
Display your records as an ordered list.
Map
Map object example
This object displays as pointers on a geographical map.
Gallery
Gallery object example
Display all your images in a nice gallery with shifting elasticated images on one line.
Card Gallery
Card Gallery object example
Display all your images in a gallery of cards.
Mini Card Gallery
Mini Card Gallery object example
Display all your images in a gallery of mini cards (no details).
Folder
Folder object example
Holds multiple files
Audio Play List
Store all your audio files in a nice playlist. (Same visuals as a table for now.)
Video Play List
Store all your video files in a nice playlist. (Same visuals as a table for now.)
Full Content
Full Content object example
Display the full content of the records.
Sub-object types
Sub-object types can only be nested and cannot be used as main objects. They allow additional features such as defining tabbed forms within a data record or displaying a web link with a text title rather than just the url.
Nested Sub-Record
Nested Sub-Record object example
This object allows to input one object within another. This is perfect for highlighting some set of fields within a record and isolating sections.