Difference between revisions of "HowTo:Create a new MetaClassScope"

Revision as of 17:01, 11 December 2013

A MetaClassScope is used to specify the list of published properties of a particular MetaClass and granted permissions for this object type.

1. Navigate to the MetaClass METACLASSSCOPE in the Class Browser
   
2. Create a new instance using the Bulk Editor
   
3. It is required to assign a target type of the MetaClassScope to the MetaClass attribute either by
   • dragging and dropping a MetaClass object onto the cell
   • selecting the desired MetaClass from the dialog appearing after double-clicking the cell
4. It is recommended to set at least name and description
5. Save the changes with Ctrl+S or the save command
6. The object needs to be added to the list of scope object of the according Application. Use the SYSREL CONTEXTSCOPE relation to add individual objects to the list of scopes.
   
7. The characteristics of the scope object can now be changed. If the user should be able to create a new object of this type on the mobile device check Creation enabled of the relationional data.
   
8. Add properties to the list of published MetaProperties to display them on the mobile client. If needed modify their characteristics as
   
   • Initial value: configure specific initial values
   • Priority: set a priority value, e.g. used in combination with the Measurement Task Classification
   • Write enabled: property value can be changed by the mobile user
   • Visibility: set the Visibility of the property
   • Sort order: set how the property should be sorted

1. The property Creation enabled and Write enabled can only be changed in Admin mode:
   • The current user will be shown in the down bar
     
   • For changing the User rights click with the right mouse button on the user
     
2. Save the changes with Ctrl+S or the save command

See also

• Make a Property editable on Mobile Client
• Create a new QueryScope