# Actions tab - Product UI Layout

- Updated on Mar 20, 2023
- Published on Jul 5, 2022
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The **Actions** tab of the Product UI Layout page allows admins to select and manage the built-in and custom actions that can be performed by Mobileforce CPQ. These actions are linked to specific events that take place during the CPQ process.

- **Built-In Action:** A built-in action is an action predefined for Mobileforce CPQ that is associated with a specific trigger. For example, Mobileforce CPQ has the built-in action of **Validate**, which is triggered when a seller clicks the **Validate** button in the UI, resulting in Mobileforce CPQ validating all product elements currently configured.
- **Custom Actions:** A custom action is defined by an admin that meets their specific business needs. The admin writes server-side action scripts that are coded to the CPQ System specification. For example, an admin could create a Go to Dashboard action that takes a user to the parent CRM Opportunity dashboard. The admin would link the action to a **Dashboard** button to trigger the action when the user clicks it in the UI.

The **Actions** tab is divided into two panes:

- The left pane is a tree-like structure listing the actions for the layout. This pane supports drag-and-drop functionality, allowing you to reorder the actions.
- The right pane provides the details of the action, including the ID, Action URL, Access Control, and Data Update information.

## Creating an Action

To create a new action, click the **Add Action** button.

Enter the following information and click **Add**.

- **ID:** Enter a valid identifier for the action. The identifier must only include letters, digits, dashes, or underscores.
- **Hidden:** Select **Show** if the action is visible on the UI or select **Hide** if the action is hidden. When **Show** is selected, the **UI** and **Validation** sections are added to the right pane of the **Actions** page.
- **Action URL:** Enter the web address of the built-in or custom action.
- **Label:** Enter the name for the action to be displayed in the left pane of the **Actions** page.

**Note:**
- When entering an **ID** for the Input, ensure that the name does not include the prefix _"cpq\_"_, as this is reserved for pre-defined inputs created by Mobileforce.

The action is added to the left pane, and its details are displayed in the right pane of the Actions page. Update the details and click **Save** when finished.

Additionally, you can click **Preview** to view the action.

## Managing Actions

From the **Actions** page, you can do the following:

- To edit an action, click the action in the left pane, its details are displayed in the right. Edit the desired fields and click **Save**.
- To delete an action, click to highlight the action in the left pane, and click **Delete**.
- To reorder an action, click to select the action in the left pane and drag it to the desired location.