Object Types

Define object types, statuses, and custom fields so your team can manage different kinds of objects consistently.

Object types define how objects work in your workspace. They decide which statuses are available, which custom fields are shown, and which information appears in lists or headers. A good object type setup gives your team a consistent structure from the start.

Why object types matter

Not every object should look the same. A rental unit needs different information than a medical device or a server.

With object types, you can tailor the setup to your actual business model.

Typical benefits:

• Clear structure: each object category gets its own setup
• Relevant fields only: users only see the information that matters
• Better list views: important fields can appear directly in the objects grid
• Better detail views: key fields can be highlighted in the object header

This keeps data entry cleaner and makes the objects area easier to use later.

Create an object type

To configure a new object type, open the administration area for object types and create a new entry. The same dialog is used when you edit an existing type — including statuses, custom fields, and (per field) Show in list / Show in header.

Typical fields:

• Name: the visible label, such as Rental Unit or Medical Device
• Slug: the internal identifier used for this type
• Icon: a visual marker that helps users recognize the type faster

Choose a type structure that your team will immediately understand. In most cases, it is better to model a few clear types than too many very narrow ones.

Configure statuses

Each object type can have its own lifecycle statuses.

Examples:

• Rental Unit: Available, Rented, In Termination, Under Renovation
• Medical Device: OK, Due Soon, Overdue, Blocked
• Vehicle: Active, In Service, Retired

This is important because different object categories usually move through different operational states.

Configure custom fields

Custom fields let you store exactly the details a type needs.

Examples:

• Rental Unit: floor, area, base rent
• Medical Device: serial number, manufacturer, inspection cycle
• Server: hostname, rack, warranty end

This makes object types flexible enough for different industries without turning every object into a generic form with too many irrelevant inputs.

Show fields in lists and headers

When configuring custom fields, you can also decide how prominently they should appear.

Two settings are especially important:

• Show in list: displays the field in the main objects grid
• Show in header: highlights the field in the object detail header

Use these options carefully. Only the most important information should appear in prominent places. That way, the workspace stays easy to scan.

Practical setup tip

Before you create many object types, ask yourself:

• Which categories do we really manage long-term?
• Which statuses do users need in daily work?
• Which fields are essential, and which are only optional?

A smaller, well-designed type setup is usually more useful than a very detailed setup no one wants to maintain.