What is a User-Defined Field

A User-defined field (UDF) is a custom-created field of an entity class (i.e., object type).

Suppose that you want to store contract expiry dates with applications, or suppose you want to create a view on the energy blueprint of a process.

In these cases, you create a user-defined field.

Benefits of User Defined Fields

User-defined fields provide flexibility by allowing users to tailor data storage to their specific needs.

These fields can be customized to capture information that is not available in the standard fields, making the system more adaptable to unique business requirements.

User-defined fields can be assigned different data types, such as text, number, date, or list, depending on the information you wish to capture. This versatility ensures that organizations can maintain relevant, meaningful data for business processes and applications.

Common User Defined Fields

Below are some examples of user-defined fields:

Process

• Throughput
• KPI
• ...

Applications

• Functionally Fit
• Technically Fit
• Containerized

Services

• SLA
• Underpinning Contract
• ...

Servers

• Platform
• CPU
• Power Unit

Creating a User-Defined Field (UDF)

Read the help page on creating a user-defined field