Business Objects

In thingsHub, Business Objects represent key data entities that reflect various aspects of your business operations. For example, an Asset could be considered a Business Object in your system.

The Business Objects Management feature allows you to model, manage, and customize the fields associated with these objects, giving you the flexibility to tailor thingsHub to your unique business needs. You can add custom fields to each object to capture additional metadata — such as the color of an asset or any other attribute pertinent to your business operations.

The Business Objects feature is available from thingsHub 6.1 onwards.

Key Features of Business Objects

• Custom Field Management: Add, modify, or remove fields to capture relevant metadata for each Business Object.

• Enhanced Data Modeling: Customize Business Objects to better align with your business requirements and workflows.

• Streamlined Data and Workflow Management: By organizing your Business Objects with relevant fields and views, you can improve the clarity of your data and optimize workflow management.

Accessing Business Objects

To access the Business Objects functionality and begin customizing them, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to Tenant Settings

2. Locate Business Objects Management:

   • In the settings menu, find the Business Objects Management section. This is where you can view and manage your Business Objects.
     

     

   • At present, Assets is the only supported Business Object in thingsHub.

3. Select a Business Object:

   • Click on the specific Business Object (e.g., Assets) you want to manage.

   • You will be taken to the page for that object where you can begin customizing its fields and views.

Managing Fields for Individual Business Objects

Once you have accessed the page for a specific Business Object (e.g., Assets), you can manage the fields associated with that object. For a detailed guide on how to manage and configure these fields, refer to the section: Managing Fields