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[[File:IL_HowTo_CreateMetaProperty_01.png|thumb|alt=Create new MetaProperty|Create new MetaProperty]]
A new [[MetaProperty]] has to be created as an instance from [[CUSTOMMETACLASS]] using the ''[[Bulk Editor]]'' control
# Create a new instance of ''CUSTOMMETACLASS'' by entering a name
# Set the data type for the property
# It is recommenmded to set at least the description and namespace<br/>[[File:IL_HowTo_CreateMetaProperty_01.png|220 px|alt=Create new MetaProperty|Create new MetaProperty]]
# Save the changes with {{key press|Ctrl|S}} or the save command
== Optional configuration ==
=== Assign a reference ===
[[File:IL_HowTo_CreateMetaProperty_01.png|thumb|alt=Assign a reference|Assign a reference]]
Use a reference if the value of the property should link to an {{UBIK}} object. The data type of the MetaProperty has to be ''Guid'' that the data (guid) can hold a reference to an {{UBIK}} object.
# Locate an existing or create a new [[Reference]]
# Assign the reference to the ''REFERENCE'' attribute either by
#* selecting the desired reference from the dialog appearing after double-clicking the cell
#* dragging and dropping the reference object onto the cell
=== Assign a selective list ===
=== Set a unit item ===