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title: "Set up Lifecycle Types"
slug: "bc-set-up-lifecycle-types"
tags: ["Task"]
updated: 2026-06-25T09:59:00Z
published: 2026-06-25T09:59:00Z
canonical: "docs.staedean.com/bc-set-up-lifecycle-types"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.staedean.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set up Lifecycle Types

Every Lifecycle must be based on a Lifecycle Type. The Lifecycle Type defines which table the Lifecycle connects to through a Lifecycle Instance. You can specify an extra settings table and page when you need extra state settings.

Create Lifecycle types manually as user-defined Lifecycles on a specific table, such as an Item Lifecycle.

> [!NOTE]
> Note
> 
> When you import a Lifecycle, the type is also imported.

## To set up Lifecycle Types

1. Choose the ![](https://cdn.document360.io/da662430-6a41-47b1-8c7e-7e4ac37a9756/Images/Documentation/image(130).png) icon (Alt+Q).
2. Type Lifecycle Types.
3. On the **Lifecycle Types** page, select **New** and fill in the fields:

| Field | Explanation |
| --- | --- |
| Code | The code for the Lifecycle Type. |
| Description | The description for the Lifecycle Type. |
| Table | The table number on which the Lifecycle Type is based. |
| Table Name | The table name, retrieved from the Object table. |
| Setup Table | Optional. The table used to add specific settings to the Lifecycle states. |
| Setup Table Name | The setup table name, retrieved from the Object table. |
| Setup Page | Optional. The page used to maintain settings in the setup table. |
| Setup Page Name | The setup page name, retrieved from the Object table. |