Difference between revisions of "HowTo:Create a new MetaClass"
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== Background information == | == Background information == | ||
| − | The system creates a new instance of ''CUSTOMMETACLASS'' and sets the ''INHERIT'' property | + | The system creates a new instance of ''CUSTOMMETACLASS'' and sets the ''INHERIT'' property with the parent MetaClass. Obviously, a MetaClass is also an instance of ''CUSTOMMETACLASS'' and hence, can be treated as a [[Content Object]] as well. |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 09:56, 26 June 2013
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Derive new object
A new MetaClass has to be created as a derivative (child) from another class (parent). This can easily be done in the Class Browser control following the steps
- Navigate to the favoured parent MetaClass in the Class Browser
- Create a new child MetaClass with Derive new object from the context menu
- Edit name and description, either
- in the Class Browser
- by opening and connecting the new MetaClass to the Object Editor control
- Save the object with Ctrl+S
Background information
The system creates a new instance of CUSTOMMETACLASS and sets the INHERIT property with the parent MetaClass. Obviously, a MetaClass is also an instance of CUSTOMMETACLASS and hence, can be treated as a Content Object as well.
