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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
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# Edit name and description, either
## in the [[Class_Browser#Editing_name_and_description_of_an_object|Class Browser]]