Adding a data reference to your data model

Add a data reference to your data model to store a data record, which is an instance of a data type. You can then add this field to a form to prompt users to select a data record from a list at run time.

For example, you can reference the Vehicle data type on an accident claim form to display a list of car models.

1. Access the data model for a data type or a case type, based on how the field will be used in your application.

   To view fields in a data type:

   1. In the explorer panel of Designer Studio, click Data to display the Data Explorer.

   2. Click the name of a data type.

   3. Click the Data model tab.

   To view fields in a case type:

   1. In the explorer panel of Designer Studio, click Cases to display the Case Type Explorer.

   2. Click the name of a case type.

   3. Click the Data model tab.

   4. Optional: To display fields that are inherited by your application, click Show reusable fields.

2. Click + Add field.

3. In the Name column, enter a label for the field.

   You can modify the identifier that is automatically generated in the ID column.

4. In the Type column, select Data reference from the list of options.

5. In the Options column, select a data type from the autocomplete field.

   Alternatively, you can create a new data type by clicking New.

6. Click the Gear icon in the row of the data reference.

7. In the Data Page field, select a data page that is populated with data records.

8. Click Submit.

9. If you are updating the data model for a case type, click Save.

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