Custom Objects in Archer

This course provides a practical, hands‑on introduction to Custom Objects in Archer. Learners explore how Custom Objects enhance UI layouts, shape and restrict data fields, format content, and support advanced customization. The course also covers common troubleshooting methods to help diagnose and resolve issues when Custom Objects do not behave as expected.

Audience

Archer administrators experienced with Archer configuration and proficient in web design and development.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe the functionality and purpose of Custom Objects
• Identify when and how to use Custom Objects within Archer applications
• Work with tools and features that rely on Custom Objects
• Debug Custom Object code using multiple methods
• Use browser Developer Tools to troubleshoot issues
• Apply Broadhead code structure for NGRX‑based Custom Objects

Delivery Format

On‑Demand / Self‑Paced with lab access

Duration

6–8 hours

Note: Archer Academy’s on‑demand lab environment provides 20 hours of practice time over a 4‑week period.

Cost

500 training credits

Prerequisite Knowledge

Learners should have:

• Archer Admin Essentials or equivalent real‑world experience
• Strong Archer administration skills (applications, data‑driven events, calculated fields, layout configuration)
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, and Regular Expressions

Participants without this background may not have the foundational skills required to complete this course.

Course Outline

• Getting Started
• Accessing Your Lab Environment
• Custom Objects
• Custom Objects FAQ
• Troubleshooting Tools
• Custom Objects with New UI Record Pages for SaaS
• Course Takeaways