Class Types
Every SDL Contenta object belongs to one of the following class types.
| Class Type | Object Type | Attributes |
|---|---|---|
| Controlling container | Configuration Project | Can contain other objects. Maintains a complete revision history of its contents. |
| Non-controlling container | Desktop Document Folder Group Inbox Library ProjMan Workpool | Can contain other objects. Does not maintain a complete revision history of its contents. |
| Data object | Current content Fixed Format Graphic Module | Contains only text or binary data, such as graphic. Maintains a complete revision history of its contents. |
| Hybrid Object | Hybrid | Has the attributes of a non-controlling container and a data object. |
| CompoundAscii | CompoundAscii, CompoundDoc, DataModule | Attributes of non-controlling container and text data object with the added capability of interleaving data with references to the child objects. |