Instantiating an custom object and insert

Question

I'm having problems with my apex code inserting. I don't know whats going on

here is my code:

// object instance with memory allocation.

Work_Order__c wo = new Work_Order__c();
wo.Est_Hours__c = 89;
wo.Instructions__c = 'this is a test';
insert wo;

and I have looked at the system.debug log and this is what I'm getting in the log:

23:54:38.198 (198681448)|USER_DEBUG|[14]|DEBUG|===> insert ===> Work_Order__c:{Instructions__c=this is a test, Est_Hours__c=89, Id=a0j1a000000cbuFAAQ}

but how come its not inserting a new row in the Work_Order__C object?

Answer 1

As per your discussion with Nick, the view from where you are seeing the records has a filter enabled on it. It may be showing recently opened records
You can see all records by creating a new view ( if not already present ) which will not have any filter and shows all records.

Regarding your question about inserting Picklist values, here is a sample code
Project__c prj = new Project__c();
prj.Project_Name__c='Proj 003';
prj.Project_Status__c = 'Active';
insert prj;

Here Status field is a picklist value. It is ultimately a string field and a string value is saved.

Hope it is clear, you can try and get back in case of any issues.

Answer 2

Use schema as a prefix, sometimes we need to use that. Try this let me know if you're having any more problems.

Schema.Work_Order__c wo = new Schema.Work_Order__c();
wo.Est_Hours__c = 89;
wo.Instructions__c = 'this is a test';
insert wo;