Capability

Sites

Liferay sites are customizable spaces for building personalized digital experiences. Each site includes applications for creating content, designing pages, and more. With these features, you can bring your custom solutions to life, whether intranets, public sites, customer portals, or e-commerce storefronts. In fact, you can leverage Liferay's multi-site capabilities to create multiple such sites in the same Liferay instance.

Feature
Deployment Approach
Capability
Displaying Object Entries with Collections
Displaying Object Entries with Collections Liferay 7.4 U77+/GA77+ When you publish an object definition, Liferay creates a collection provider for it. For site-scoped objects, you can also create...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Enabling Workflow for Objects
Enabling Workflow for Objects Liferay 7.4+ Every published object is integrated automatically with the Workflow framework, so you can direct object entry creation through a defined review and...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Managing Data from External Systems
Managing Data from External Systems [Release Feature](../../../security-and-administration/administration/configuring-liferay/feature-flags.md#release-feature-flags) Liferay Objects provides...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Displaying Object Entries
Displaying Object Entries Liferay 7.4+ You can display object entries dynamically with Liferay's page building features. For example, collection displays can show a list of entries while display...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Integrating Objects with Third Party Services
Integrating Objects with Third Party Services You can use Liferay Objects with popular data integration tools to create automated tasks for syncing Object data with external services. These tasks...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Objects with SugarCRM
Using Objects with SugarCRM [Release Feature](../../../../security-and-administration/administration/configuring-liferay/feature-flags.md#release-feature-flags) You can create objects that map to...
Published Date: Jun 5, 2024 4:04 PM
Using Google Sheets with Objects
Using Google Sheets with Objects Liferay 7.4+ These articles explain how to use webhooks to trigger sync tasks between Liferay Objects and Google Sheets using a variety of third party tools.
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Integrately to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets
Using Integrately to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets Liferay 7.4+ Here you'll learn how to use webhooks to trigger sync tasks between Liferay Objects and Google Sheets using Integrately....
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using IFTTT to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets
Using IFTTT to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets Liferay 7.4+ Here you'll learn how to use webhooks to trigger sync tasks between Liferay Objects and Google Sheets using IFTTT. Syncing your data...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Pabbly to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets
Using Pabbly to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets Liferay 7.4+ Here you'll learn how to use webhooks to trigger sync tasks between Liferay Objects and Google Sheets using Pabbly. Syncing your...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Automate.io to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets
Using Automate.io to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets Liferay 7.4+ Here you'll learn how to use webhooks to trigger sync tasks between Liferay Objects and Google Sheets using Automate.io....
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Make to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets
Using Make to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets Liferay 7.4+ Here you'll learn how to use webhooks to trigger sync tasks between Liferay Objects and Google Sheets using Make (formerly...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Elastic.io to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets
Using Elastic.io to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets Liferay 7.4+ You can use Liferay Objects with data integration tools to create automated tasks for syncing Object data with external...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Workato to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets
Using Workato to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets Liferay 7.4+ Here you'll learn how to use webhooks to trigger sync tasks between Liferay Objects and Google Sheets using Workato. Syncing your...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Wyzebulb to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets
Using Wyzebulb to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets Liferay 7.4+ Here you'll learn how to use webhooks to trigger sync tasks between Liferay Objects and Google Sheets using Wyzebulb. Syncing...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Integrating Service Builder Applications with Objects
Integrating Service Builder Applications with Objects You can integrate existing Service Builder applications with the Objects framework. Once integrated, your custom entities become unmodifiable...
Published Date: Feb 13, 2025 12:44 PM
Using Zapier to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets
Using Zapier to Sync Object Data with Google Sheets Liferay 7.4+ Here you'll learn how to use webhooks to trigger sync tasks between Liferay Objects and Google Sheets using Zapier. Syncing your...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Creating Picklists
Creating Picklists Liferay 7.4 U72+/GA72+ Picklists are lists of name/key pairs stored as string values. Once defined, you can use the lists with object definitions to populate single or multiple...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Picklists API Basics
Picklists API Basics Liferay provides the headless-admin-list-types REST APIs for creating and managing picklist definitions (ListTypeDefinition) and their entries (ListTypeEntry). You can view and...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Managing Picklist Permissions
Managing Picklist Permissions Liferay 7.4+ Picklist is integrated with Liferay's permissions framework. This means you can assign application and resource permissions to user roles to determine...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Picklists
Picklists Liferay 7.4+ Liferay picklists are predefined lists of string values that consist of a name/key pair and can include any number of items. Once a list is created, you can use it to add a...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Understanding Object Integrations
Understanding Object Integrations Published custom objects are integrated with Liferay's core frameworks, so you can leverage Liferay's features to build unified experiences across the platform....
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Objects Application Permissions
Objects Application Permissions Liferay DXP 2023.Q4+/Portal GA102+ The Objects application is integrated with the permissions framework, so you can assign application and resource permissions to...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Exporting and Importing Picklists
Exporting and Importing Picklists You can transfer picklists between environments as JSON files using Liferay's export/import framework. Exporting Picklists Open the Global Menu (Global Menu),...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Managing Guest User Entries
Managing Guest User Entries When you create an object and its application UI, unauthenticated users cannot add object entries, even if you add an object-backed application to a page and grant the...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Managing Object Entries Using GraphQL
Managing Object Entries Using GraphQL You can use GraphQL to manage custom object entries in Liferay efficiently. This API framework simplifies data interaction and serves as an alternative to REST...
Published Date: Nov 22, 2024 10:50 PM
Object API Basics
Object API Basics When you publish an Object, Liferay automatically generates REST APIs for it. These APIs differ for Company and Site scoped Objects, but they all use the c/[pluralobjectlabel]...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Custom Object APIs
Using Custom Object APIs Liferay 7.4+ When you publish a custom object definition, Liferay generates default REST APIs for interacting with the object and its data. These APIs vary depending on...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Aggregation Terms with REST APIs
Using Aggregation Terms with REST APIs When querying Object entries using REST APIs, you can use an Object's fields as facet criteria for aggregating entry data. To do this, add the...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Batch APIs
Using Batch APIs When you publish an Object, Liferay automatically generates REST APIs for it. These include the batch APIs for bulk POST, PUT, and DELETE operations. Here you'll use cURL commands...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using nestedFields to Audit Entry History
Using nestedFields to Audit Entry History Liferay 7.4 U72+/GA72+ When you enable entry history for an object definition, you can use the nestedFields parameter with REST APIs to audit entry...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Permissions Framework Integration
Permissions Framework Integration Liferay 7.4+ Published objects are integrated automatically with Liferay's permissions framework. You can manage user access to an object and its entries with...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using nestedFields to Query Related Entries
Using nestedFields to Query Related Entries Liferay 7.4 U69+/GA69+ The nestedFields parameter returns multiple levels of related object entries in a single GET request. Pass the nestedFields...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Object APIs With Base64 Encoded Files
Using Object APIs With Base64 Encoded Files Liferay DXP 2024.Q2+/Portal GA120+ When creating object entries with attachment fields through APIs, you can generally upload files from your computer...
Published Date: Jun 7, 2024 3:58 PM
Managing Workflows
Managing Workflows With the workflow framework, Users manage asset publication in custom-built workflow processes. Users with permission to access workflow process definitions in the Control Panel...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Workflow Designer
Workflow Designer Subscription The Workflow Designer's user interface was refreshed in Liferay DXP 7.4 Update 20. The look and feel of the new builder is improved and the user experience is more...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Assigning Task Nodes
Assigning Task Nodes Subscription Task nodes require interaction by people. To alert and associate tasks with the right people, use notifications and assignments, respectively. You can assign task...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using Relationship REST APIs
Using Relationship REST APIs Liferay 7.4 U70+/GA70+ When you add relationships to custom or system objects, Liferay generates REST endpoints for accessing those relationships. You can relate and...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Using Forms with Objects
Using Forms with Objects Liferay 7.4+ Liferay objects are integrated with the Forms application, so you can design forms for receiving user input and creating object entries. To do this, first add...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:54 PM
Workflow
Workflow Liferay DXP ships with a workflow engine that allows reviewing and approving content such as Blogs, Web Content, or Wikis before publication. Define any number of business...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Designing and Managing Workflows
Designing and Managing Workflows Building Workflows Managing Workflows Workflow Designer Workflow Designer Overview Workflow Nodes Creating Workflow Tasks Configuring Workflow Actions and...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Configuring Workflow Actions and Notifications
Configuring Workflow Actions and Notifications Subscription Using the workflow designer, users can configure Workflow Actions and notifications for each node. Actions are very adaptable and you...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using Forks and Joins
Using Forks and Joins Subscription Here you'll learn how to use the Fork, Join and Join XOR nodes. These nodes are useful for workflow processes that have multiple reviewers like the...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Creating Workflow Tasks
Creating Workflow Tasks Subscription The default Single Approver Definition offers a simple introduction to workflow tasks. It has only two task nodes: Review and Update. The workflow enters the...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Workflow Transitions
Workflow Transitions Subscription Transitions represent the paths a workflow can traverse. In the Workflow Designer's palette, transitions are the arrows connecting the workflow nodes: ...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Developer Guide
Developer Guide Using The Script Engine in Workflow Crafting XML Workflow Definitions Workflow Definition Node Reference Workflow Notification Template Variables Workflow Task Node Reference ...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using Condition Nodes
Using Condition Nodes Subscription Condition nodes are useful for acting (transitioning, assigning, etc.) conditionally in the workflow. Perhaps you have multiple reviewers and must determine...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Workflow Designer Overview
Workflow Designer Overview Subscription The Process Builder's workflow designer is a graphical interface for creating workflow process definitions. The convenient drag and drop interface makes...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using Task Timers
Using Task Timers Task nodes can include task timers to trigger an action after a specified time period. Timers are useful for ensuring a task does not go unattended for too long. Available timer...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Workflow Nodes
Workflow Nodes Subscription A Workflow Node represents a specific point in an approval process, whether it begins the review process, approves or rejects the asset, or reassigns the task. Below...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Crafting XML Workflow Definitions
Crafting XML Workflow Definitions As of DXP 2024.Q3, scripting is disabled by default. You can enable it in System Settings → Script Management (under the Security category). All Workflow...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Creating a Condition Evaluator
Creating a Condition Evaluator A Workflow condition node uses a Groovy script to determine the proper transition a workflow item traverses. Instead of writing logic in Groovy directly in a workflow...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Creating an Action Executor
Creating an Action Executor Workflow nodes can contain elements that execute custom logic via Groovy scripts. approve
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using the Script Engine in Workflow
Using the Script Engine in Workflow As of DXP 2024.Q3, scripting is disabled by default. You can enable it in System Settings → Script Management (under the Security category). Add Groovy scripts...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Workflow Task Node Reference
Workflow Task Node Reference As of DXP 2024.Q3, scripting is disabled by default. You can enable it in System Settings → Script Management (under the Security category). Tasks are the part of the...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Workflow Definition Node Reference
Workflow Definition Node Reference Node elements and their sub-elements are fundamental building blocks making up workflow definitions. Nodes often reflect the real life stages of the review...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Workflow Notification Template Variables
Workflow Notification Template Variables Liferay 7.3+ Some variables are auto-injected into the workflow notification context. These are handy to use in your workflow notification templates. ...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Working with Workflow Context
Working with Workflow Context Workflows in Liferay are used as approval processes. At each step of the process, the workflow has certain data that's available in a Map object referred to in your...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Introduction to Workflow
Introduction to Workflow Liferay DXP ships with a workflow engine that allows users to review and approve content such as Blogs, Web Content, Wikis before they are published. The Workflow...
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM
Using Workflows
Using Workflows Activating Workflow Reviewing Assets Using Workflow Metrics Workflow Metrics Reports
Published Date: May 9, 2024 6:56 PM