Create a definition

Creating a definition takes only a name. A new definition starts empty — you add its properties afterwards on the definition record. You can also attach it to a material during creation, or leave it unattached and link it later.

Before you start

• You need the Definitions create permission. See Roles & permissions.
• A material is optional — a brand-new account with no materials can still create its first definition.

Create a definition

1. Open Definitions from the sidebar.
2. Select the New Definition button (the + in the top-right of the list, or New Definition on the empty-state card).
3. In the New Definition dialog, type a Definition name. This field is required.
4. Optionally choose a Material (optional) from the dropdown to link the definition to a material now. Leave it on None — account-level only to keep it unattached.
5. Select Create.

DASH creates the definition and opens its record page, ready for you to add properties.

Screenshot pendingThe New Definition dialog with the name field and optional material

Link to more materials later

A definition is account-level, so you are never locked into one material. You can add or remove linked materials at any time from the definition record — see Add & manage properties for the record page.

What happens next

• A new definition has no properties. Add them on the record page, or use AI-assisted import to generate them from a sample file — see Add & manage properties and Import properties.
• Once at least one certificate references the definition it becomes locked — see Locking & archiving.

Related

• Definitions overview
• Add & manage properties
• Import properties
• Create a definition map
• Locking & archiving