Creating object types

The following procedure allows you to create new object types that can be used for publications.

To create an object type for use in publications:

  1. Click the Administration node to expand it.

  2. Click the Publishing Manager node to expand it.

  3. Click Object Types.

    The Object Types screen appears.

  4. Click Add.

    The Add new Object Type screen appears.

  5. Enter required fields:

    • Name: Enter the name of the new object type.

      Caution

      Do not use spaces in the object type name.

    • Supertype: Choose an existing type from which you want to add new metadata fields. The newly created type will have all of the existing metadata fields of the supertype, plus any new fields that you choose to add.

    • Label: Enter the name of the object type as you want to see it displayed.

  6. Click OK to save the new type definition.