What is the data model?
The data model defines the types of data your workspace tracks. Each type of data is called an object — for example, Accounts, Users, Subscriptions, and Companies are all objects. Each object contains records (individual entries) and properties (fields that describe each record).
You can customize your data model to match how your business works.
Viewing and configuring objects
- Go to Settings → Data.
- You will see a list of all objects in your workspace (Accounts, Users, Subscriptions, etc.).
- Click any object to open its configuration.
Object settings
When you open an object, you can configure the following:
| Setting | Description |
|---|
| Display names | Set the singular and plural names for the object (e.g., “Account” and “Accounts”) |
| Label properties | Choose which fields display as the record name throughout Bigdelta |
| Icon property | Select a property to use as the visual icon for records |
Adding custom properties
Properties are the fields that make up each record. To add a new property to an object:
- Open the object from Settings → Data.
- Click Add Property.
- Choose a name and select the property type.
- Configure any additional options for the property.
Creating custom objects
If the built-in objects do not cover your needs, you can create your own:
- Go to Settings → Data.
- Click Add Object.
- Set the object name and configure its properties.
Custom objects work just like built-in objects — you can create views, build reports, and set up automations with them.
Property types
The following property types are available when adding fields to an object:
| Property type | Description |
|---|
| Text | Free-form text field |
| Number | Numeric value |
| Checkbox | True/false toggle |
| Select | Dropdown with a single choice |
| Multi-Select | Dropdown with multiple choices |
| Stage | Used for board views to organize records into columns |
| Date | Date picker |
| Date and Time | Date and time picker |
| Currency | Monetary value with currency symbol |
| Email | Email address |
| Phone Number | Phone number |
| Full Name | First and last name |
| Location | Geographic location |
| Domain | Website domain |
| Link Handle | URL or link reference |
| Image/Thumbnail | Image upload or thumbnail |
| Time Zone | Timezone selector |
| Member | Reference to a workspace team member |
| Relation | Link to a record in another object |
The Stage property type is required if you want to use board views for an object. Make sure to add one before switching to a board layout.
