How to Create Matrix Templates for Other Object Types
The ARPEDIO Matrix supports Accounts and Opportunities out of the box. To use it on other standard or custom Salesforce objects, a manual configuration is required. Follow the steps below to prepare an object for Matrix template use.
Overview of Required Steps
- Create a custom lookup field for the Matrix score on the object
- Assign the custom field to a permission set
- Ensure Activities are enabled on the object
- Optionally, create Visualforce pages to display the Matrix assessment on the object record page
Step 1: Create a Custom Lookup Field on the Object
- In Setup, open Object Manager and select the object you want to configure. For a custom object, select it from the list or create a new one.
- Click Fields & Relationships in the left menu, then click New.
- Select Lookup Relationship as the data type and click Next.
- In the Related To field, select ARPEDIO StakeholderMap and click Next.
- Enter CurrentARPEDIOMatrix as the Field Name, written as one word with no spaces, then click Next.
- Set the field as visible to all user profiles and click Next.
- Remove the indicator for adding the field to the page layout and click Next.
- Remove the indicator for the StakeholderMap page layout and click Save.
Step 2: Assign the Custom Field to a Permission Set
- In Setup, navigate to Permission Sets and open the permission set you want to update, for example ARPEDIO Matrix User. You can extend an existing permission set or create a new one.
- Click Object Settings.
- Find and select the object you configured in Step 1, then click Edit.
- Mark the ARPEDIO StakeholderMap field permissions for both Read and Edit.
- Click Save.
Step 3: Enable Activities on the Object
Creating tasks while mapping stakeholders is a core part of the ARPEDIO Matrix workflow. The object being assessed must have Activities enabled for this to work.
- In Setup, open Object Manager and select the relevant object.
- In the Optional Features section, confirm that Allow Activities is checked.
Step 4: Create Visualforce Pages (Optional)
To display the Matrix Assessment directly on the object record page, Visualforce pages need to be created and configured.
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