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Hi,
 
When creating an enum, is it better to create an EDT for it as well and specify the enum type
 
and when adding a field to the table, then we'll put the EDT as extended data type 
 
Or shall we just create the enum alone. And add this enum to the table as a field?
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    GirishS 27,825 Moderator on at
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    Hi,
     
    It depends on the situation. For example, for one field you need to set the label as "Test". For other fields you need to set the label as Test1.
    In that case you can create a Enum with label as "Test". On the other hand, if you want "Test1" then create an EDT and mention the label as "Test1" and set the Enum type property.
    Similarly, its applicable to configuration key, help text etc. also.
    For example, you can refer to EDT "ABCModelType" where there is a configuration key mentioned. On the other hand, when you see the base Enum ABCModel there is no configuration key mapped. Both this EDT and Enum are used in different tables based on the requirement.
     
    Thanks,
    Girish S.
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    .. 1,847 on at
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    Hi Andre,
     
    Yes I looked at a standard example and the enum was used directly. However, for example there is NoYesId EDT related to NoYesEnum.
     
    Currently I created a new Enum, so I'm not sure if I should create an EDT and link it to the field. Or shall i use the enum directly? What do you think? Since it's a new enum, then i think the label i will put for the enum is the same label I want to use for the field or what?
     
     
    Also what is configuration key?
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    André Arnaud de Cal... 297,785 Super User 2025 Season 2 on at
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    Hi IntegrationBeginner,
     
    This depends on the exact use case. When you look at e.g. the AssetType, then the enum is directly used. In cases where e.g. the label or configuration key should be different, you can create the EDT based on the enum.

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