===== configure lookup =====

With this feature you can configure reuseable lookup configuration based on an already existing catalog object instance.


**[[niota_grid_config_sitemap|navigate to the menu item]]**


  * add/edit a record -> enter valid values for fields listed below

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=== Lookup Name ===
ID for the lookup configuration entry. It is recommended to use human readable IDs but not to use blanks and/or withspace characters in the ID.

=== Description Lookup ===
Description of the lookup configuration entry - used within niota.

=== Catalog instance ===
Catalog ID and instance name of the instance that should be used as lookup. Take care that this instance is configured correctly and fits the requirements for lookup instances.