Different module link types

Every link type has a different interface and functionality from the others. There are many different link types available in the platform. The following are the most commonly used module link types:

• List of records (see previous topic)
• New record
• Run a report
• Homepage
• Separator

New records

A new record module can be used to direct end-users to a form that can be used to insert a new entry into a specified table. The left navigation link Incident | Create New is an example of a new record module. Creating a new record module is fairly simple and similar to creating a list of records module:

1. Open the Create Application File dialog in Studio, and select Navigation | Module and click Create.
2. Fill in the form as detailed here:
   • Title: Create New
   • Application menu: Travel Booking Application
   • Link type: New Record
   • Table: Booking Request [x_8940_travel_book_booking_request]

3. Click Submit to create a new module named Create New with link type new record. It will be visible in the left...