Quick Start Scenario - Creating the SmartObject

Follow the steps below to set up the Student SmartObject which will be used in further steps to create Views and a Form. 

1. Open the K2 Designer in your browser.  The URL will be similar to http://k2.denallix.com/designer.
2. Right- click on the All Items node in the tree and select New Category.
   
   
3. Type College in the Name field. Click OK.
   
4. Find the College folder in the category tree, right-click and select New SmartObject.
   
5. Click Next on the Introduction screen.
6. Type Student in the Name Field as the name of the SmartObject.
7. Note that the College Category is pre-populated for you, or you can click the ellipsis button to change the category.
8. We will be creating a SmartBox SmartObject therefore the Type of SmartObject will be the first option called SmartObject. Ensure that the Type: has a green border around it to show that it has been selected.
   
9. Click Next.
10. On the SmartObject Properties screen click on the ID property and select the Edit button.
11. Change the name from ID to Student Number. Click OK.
12. Click on the Add button. Add the following properties by clicking on <Add property>.

    Property Name	Type	Required
    Last Name	Text	Yes
    First Name	Text	Yes
    Gender	Text	Yes
    Street Address	Text	No
    City	Text	No
    State	Text	No
    Postal Code	Text	No
    Phone Number	Text	Yes
    E-mail Address	Text	Yes
    Birth Date	Date/Time	Yes
    First Language	Text	No

    
13. Click OK.
14. Click Next. 
15. Click Finish. The Student SmartObject will be created. When it completes, you will see the details Form.