To create a new attribute type, choose one of the following options:
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In the Schema view, choose
New >
New Object Class
from the context menu.
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In the Schema view, click the
New Object Class
button in the toolbar.
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In the Workbench menu bar select
File > New...
and choose
New Object Class
- You can also use the Strg-B shortcut.
The creation of a new object class is a four-step process:
Select the schema in which insert the new object class and specify its naming and description information (OID, aliases and description)
Specify the object class content such as superiors, class type and properties
Specify the mandatory attribute types of the new object class
Specify the optional attribute types of the new object class
The first page allows you to select the schema in which insert the new object class and specify its naming and description information (OID, aliases and description).
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Schema | The schema in which insert the new object class. | empty |
| OID | The OID of the new object class. The OID must be unique. | empty |
| Aliases | The aliases (or names) of the new object class. Each alias (or name) must be unique. | empty |
| Description | The description of the new object class. | empty |
The second page allows you to specify the object class content such as superiors, class type and properties.
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Superiors | The superiors object classes of the new object class. | empty |
| Class Type | The class type of the new object class. | Structural |
| Obsolete | Indicates the new object class is obsolete. | Not checked |
The third page allows you to specify the mandatory attribute types of the new object class.
| Option | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory Attribute Types | The mandatory attribute types of the new object class. | empty |
