From the management site, you can execute SmartObject methods. This feature can be useful when troubleshooting and testing SmartObjects, or to update/create data in underlying data stores without building a form or workflow to call the SmartObject method. .
Note that executing SmartObject methods are "live" operations; for example executing the Load method will return data, or executing the Delete method will delete data. Take care when executing methods for SmartObjects to ensure you are not compromising the integrity of the data in the underlying data stores.
Follow these steps to execute a SmartObject Method:
- Select the SmartObject you want to execute by clicking on it.
- The Execute button is enabled. Click Execute.

- Select the SmartObject method you want to execute from the drop-down. (The available methods available will depend on the SmartObject you selected in the previous step).

- If the method has properties or parameters, the form will populate with these properties/parameters. If necessary, enter the values required to execute the SmartObject Method and click Execute. Required values are indicated with an asterisk.

- The Results tab will open displaying the results after executing the SmartObject method. (If no results are returned, the SmartObject might not contain any data or the combination of values provided in the previous step filtered out data).

- Click Done