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Creating a field with the custom type

You can use a process object to create a field with the custom type. You can also create a list of process object types. When you create a process or guide, you can use the process object data type for input fields, output fields, temp fields, and messages.
Note: Messages are applicable only for processes.
To create a field with the custom type, perform the following steps:
    1On the Explore page, navigate to the process or guide for which you want to create a field with the custom type.
    2Add steps to the process or guide.
    3Click the Start step.
    4Click the Input Fields, Output Fields, Temp Fields, or Messages tab as required.
    5Click the Add icon.
    6In the Type column, select More types.
    The Edit Type dialog box appears.
    7From the Category list, select Custom Types.
    A list of process objects appears in the Types section.
    You can enter the process object name to search for the process object.
    The following image shows a list of available process objects:
    The image shows the available process objects in the Edit Type dialog box.
    8Select the process object as required. To use a list of process objects, select Allow a list of objects of this type.
    9Click OK.
    Based on the selected process object, the field is set to the process object type or a list of process object type.