Are you a Salesforce developer looking for an easier and more efficient way of creating a Lightning Record Edit form for your records? Fear not! In this post, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to create a Lightning Record Edit Form for your records quickly and easily.
Step 1: Navigate to Object Manager
First, you will need to navigate to Object Manager, in order to create a new record edit form. To do this, log into your Salesforce account, and then go to the Setup tab. From there, select Object Manager from the left-hand navigation bar.
Step 2: Create a New Record Edit Form
Once you are in Object Manager, scroll down to the list of objects and select the one related to the record edit form you are trying to create. Upon selecting your object, click the Record Type button. From the page that opens, click the New button and populate the form with all the necessary details. When you are done, click the Save button.
Step 3: Add Fields
Next, you will need to add the fields to your record edit form. To do this, click the New button on the Fields section, and then select the fields you want to be present in your record edit form. Once you are done, click the Save button.
Step 4: Edit the Layout
Once you have added all the fields to your record edit form, the next step is to customize the layout. To do this, you can use the drag-and-drop feature to rearrange the fields, as well as add components such as images and videos. You can also add sections, columns, and rows to customize the design further. When you are done, click the Save button to save your changes.
Step 5: Create a Lightning Component
The last step is to create a Lightning Component, which will act as a container for the record edit form. To do this, navigate to the Lightning Components list, and then click the New button. Enter the necessary details, such as a name, description and Lightning Component bundle. After that, click the Next button and drag-and-drop the record edit form into the empty Lightning Component canvas. When you are done, click the Save button.
FAQs
What is a Lightning Record Edit Form?
A Lightning Record Edit Form is a Salesforce feature that allows developers to create custom forms for editing records. These forms are based on your Salesforce object and can be customized for different layouts and design.
What are the different components of a Lightning Record Edit Form?
The components of a Lightning Record Edit form consist of a record edit form, fields, layout and Lightning component. The record edit form is the main component and defines the overall structure of the form, while the fields define which columns should be present in the form. The layout component is used to customize the design and structure of the form, and the Lightning component acts as a container for the form.
How do I create a Lightning Record Edit form?
To create a Lightning Record Edit form, you will need to navigate to Object Manager and create a new record edit form, add fields to it, edit the layout, and then create a Lightning component. This can be done in five simple steps, as outlined in this post.
What type of information can I include in the form fields?
You can include any kind of information in the form fields, such as text, numbers, images, videos, multi-select, checkboxes, and radio buttons.
How can I further customize my Lightning Record Edit form?
To further customize your Lightning Record Edit form, you can use the drag-and-drop feature to rearrange the fields, and add components such as images and videos. You can also add sections, columns, and rows to customize the design further.
Related Links
For more information on Lightning Record Edit forms, please see the following resources:
- Create a Lightning Record Edit Form
- Create Fields for a Lightning Record Edit Form
- Add a Field to a Record Edit Page Layout
- Create a Lightning Component for Your Record Edit Form
Creating a Lightning Record Edit form for your records doesn't have to be complicated. With these simple steps, you can create a custom form quickly and easily!