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Creating an Object Type

Contenta includes a set of standard Object Types that you can use to organize information in your database.

Depending on your organization's needs, you may want to create custom Contenta Object Types. For example, you may want to create a custom object whose Property Sheet, tools, or user-permissions are different than that of the original standard object.

The topics in this section contain steps to:

  • Assign the Object Name, Object Template, and Icon Name
  • Define the Property Sheets
  • Assign tools to the object (including system tools, creation tools, and application interface tools)
  • Assign Tool Boxes

After you have created the new object, launch Contenta Explorer or Contenta Web to verify that you can use the new Object Type as expected. You can use the Contenta Administration tool (pcmadmin) to modify an object after it has been created.