Objects & Fields

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Fields
Fields allow storing custom metadata on any Zaius Object. Fields can store a variety of data:
Type
Notes
Text
Any printable UTF-8 character, including space. Text is limited to 1024 characters.
Number
A number represented in standard decimal format (Example: 0, 3.14159, -2.3, -0.112)
Date & Time
Must be formatted as ISO 8601 format or UNIX epoch (seconds since January 1, 1970). Examples: 1435708800, 2015-07-01T00:00:00-00:00, 2015-07-01T12:30:00-07:00Note: If time and timezone are not provided the time is assumed be 12am UTC.
True / False
Must be one of 0, 1, true or false
Create Custom Fields in UI
1.Go to Account Settings -> Objects & Fields and select Create New Field.
2.Select the object that should own the field (e.g. Events or Customers).
3.Select the field name and field display name.
1.Field Name: The name used for API / SDK / CSV uploads and within Liquid templates.
2.Field Display Name: The user-friendly name used in reporting, segmentation and campaigns.
Create Custom Field via API
API
Create Custom Objects and / or Identifiers
Custom Objects & Identifiers are only available for creation by app developers and Zaius Customer Success / Support. To learn more, contact your CSM or our support team.

Reference

Creating Objects & Fields

Last modified 8mo ago

Type	Notes
Text	Any printable UTF-8 character, including space. Text is limited to 1024 characters.
Number	A number represented in standard decimal format (Example: `0`, `3.14159`, `-2.3`, `-0.112`)
Date & Time	Must be formatted as ISO 8601 format or UNIX epoch (seconds since January 1, 1970). Examples: `1435708800`, `2015-07-01T00:00:00-00:00`, `2015-07-01T12:30:00-07:00`Note: If time and timezone are not provided the time is assumed be 12am UTC.
True / False	Must be one of `0`, `1`, `true` or `false`