Add a MetaProperty to a MetaClass

A MetaProperty can easily be added to a MetaClass via the Class Defails control by

1. Open the control Class Details
2. Connect the designated MetaClass to the control
3. Add the MetaProperty either
   • by dropping the MetaProperty's instance onto the MetaClass
   • by using the button in the menu. It is then necessary browse through to the appropriate MetaProperty.

Using a Workflow

A new MetaProperty can be created and automatically assigned to a MetaClass via the Create new MetaProperty workflow. This workflow guides the user through the creation and configuration procedure of a MetaProperty and relates it to the selected MetaClass .

1. Start Workflow “System / Create new MetaProperty ” from the context menu
2. Set at least name, description and data type
3. Change the MetaProperty ’s category if necessary
4. Save the changes
5. Optional configuration:

- Reference

- Selective list

- Unit item

- Format

- Validation flag

- Number of index keys

- Default values

- Initial values

Settings

NEEDSVALIDATION

• explizite Speicherung des Validierungszeitstempels
• zB Verwendung am Client: der Wert dieser Eigenschaft muss am Client validiert, dh. zumindest einmal angeklickt, werden. Bei Verwendung der CLS_TASK Klassifizierung wird dieses Objekt als Finished gekennzeichnet, sobald ALLE solch konfigurierten MetaEigenschaften validiert sind.

See also

• Create a new MetaClass
• UBIK Studio Basics