Salesforce Features
Custom Lookup Fields
Lookup fields in Salesforce (indicated by a clickable magnifying glass
icon) allow users to select from a list to ensure that data is accurate
and consistent and that related records are properly connected to each
other. Certain fields are lookup fields by default in standard
Salesforce objects, and with the Winter â06 release, administrators can
further improve data integrity with the ability to add their own custom
lookup fields. For example, you might use a lookup field rather than a
text field for the entry of country information to ensure consistency
in contact addresses.
This feature is available across all editions.
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Feature Details
- Lookup Fields on Standard Tabs: Lookup fields are a great way to ensure that users enter accurate data. In Winter â06, administrators can add their own custom lookup fields to standard tabs.
- Standard Objects on Custom Tabs: Also in Winter â06, standard objects can be added as related lists on custom tabs.
- More Custom Relationships: With Winter â06, companies can create up to 25 custom relationships per object, allowing the creation of virtually any data model you can imagine.
2 Comments
September 29
Can I then add a lookup field to a standard object from a standard object? In particular, on Cases to lookup a Contract.
A Case relates to 0..1 Contracts. A Contract will reference 0..N Cases.
When I try to add this lookup field to a case, it only allows me to select Custom Objects- not Standard ones.
September 29
This is not supported as of yet, but something our product management team is thinking about for the coming year.