Creating and Configuring a Third Pane Layout

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This article outlines a step-by-step walkthrough on how to create and configure a Third Pane Layout.

Create a Third Pane Layout

Step 1: Navigate to Entity Studio

  1. Go to Entity Studio from the Sprinklr platform.

  2. Open Entity Manager.

  3. Select the entity for which you want to create a Third Pane Layout.

  4. Click View to open the entity configuration.

Step 2: Open Third Pane Layout

  1. Inside the entity configuration, locate Third Pane Layout.

  2. Click Create Third Pane Layout.

Step 3: Enter Basic Details

On the creation screen, provide the following details:

  1. Third Pane Layout Name - Enter a meaningful name for the layout.

  2. API Reference ID - Auto-generated and non-editable.

Note: The API Reference ID is created automatically when the layout is saved.

Step 4: Create the Layout

  1. Click Next.

  2. You are automatically redirected to the Third Pane Layout Builder for configuration.

Configure a Third Pane Layout

Once the Third Pane Layout is created, you can define what users see when the pane opens.

Third Pane Layout Builder Overview

The builder consists of:

Overview Tab

The Overview tab is the default landing tab when a record is opened. It provides a quick snapshot of the record for fast reference. It displays:

  • The Record Card widget

  • Shows essential details such as:

    • Record name

    • Record owner

    • Last modified date

    • Other high-level information

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Properties Tab

The Properties tab displays all fields defined for the entity.

  • Lists every field available for the record’s entity (e.g., Lead, Prospect, etc.)

  • Allows you to hide fields and make fields read only.

  • Supports multiple field types, including:

    • Text

    • Currency

    • Date

    • Date & Time

    • Name fields

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  • Allows users to make all fields read-only and hide fields. Click on the Edit icon to hide fields or make all fields read-only as shown in the following image.

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  • Allows users to mark fields as Favourite using the icon as shown in the following image.

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    On the Consumption side, when any field is marked as Favourite, it will automatically appear in the Overview tab as shown in the following image.

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Collaboration Tab

The Collaboration tab enables internal users to collaborate on a specific record. It enables:

  • Multiple teams (e.g., Sales, Finance) collaborate on the same record

  • Maintain contextual discussions tied directly to a record

  • Personal note-taking for a record

  • Enable voting

  • Using the Collaboration tab, you can

    • Tag internal users

    • Add comments or notes related to the record

    • Upload and download files

    • Reply to conversations

    • Search within messages

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Tasks Tab

The Task tab allows users to create and manage tasks associated with a specific record. It allows you to:

  • Create tasks linked to the record

  • Assign tasks to:

    • Yourself

    • Other users

  • Track follow-ups and action items

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Activity Tab

The Activity tab provides a complete audit trail of everything that has happened on the record. It logs:

  • Record creation

  • Field value updates

  • Rule-based changes

  • Guided workflow actions

  • Manual user edits

  • Toggle On or Off the following actions

    • Refresh

    • Sort

    • Export

  • Shows who made changes and when

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Custom Tab

The Custom tab allows users to embed supported widgets within a tab in the Third Pane.

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Supported Widgets

The following widgets are supported:

  • Record Card List Widget

  • Entity Record Manager Widget

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Record Card List Widget

  • Displays a list of records from a selected entity

  • Configurable directly within the tab

  • Uses the same configuration options as Record Page widgets

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Entity Record Manager Widget

  • Displays a record manager view for a selected entity

  • Allows users to view and manage related records within the Third Pane

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Step 5. JSON Tab

For advanced users, all settings can be customized using the JSON editor.

Step 6. Save and Activate the Layout

Once the layout is configured:

  • Click Save after configuration

  • Click Activate to make the Third Pane Layout available to users. The layout will not be visible to end users unless it is activated.

User Experience

Once activated:

  • The Third Pane Layout opens on the *right side* when triggered

  • Users can:

    • View record overview

    • Navigate between tabs

    • Close the pane without leaving the page

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This enables quick, contextual insights without interrupting workflows.

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