Netscape NETSCAPE DIRECTORY SERVER 6.1 - ADMINISTRATOR, Administrator'S Manual

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Managing Object Classes
Chapter 9 Extending the Directory Schema 343
Creating Object Classes
You create an object class by giving it a unique name, selecting a parent object for
the new object class, and adding required and optional attributes.
To create an object class:
1.
Display the Object Classes tab.
This procedure is explained in “Viewing Object Classes,” on page 342.
2.
Click Create on the Object Classes tab.
The Create Object Class dialog box is displayed.
3.
Enter a unique name for the object class in the Name text box.
4.
Enter an object identifier for the new object class in the OID (Optional) text box.
OIDs are described in Table 9-2 on page 342.
5.
Select a parent object for the object class from the Parent drop-down menu.
You can choose from any existing object class. See Table 9-2 on page 342 for
more information on parent object classes.
6.
To add an attribute that must be present in entries that use the new object class,
highlight the attribute in the Available Attributes list and then click the Add
button to the left of the Required Attributes box.
You can use either the standard attributes or create new ones. For information,
see “Managing Attributes,” on page 338.
7.
To add an attribute that may be present in entries that use the new object class,
highlight the attribute in the Available Attributes list and then click the Add
button to the left of the Allowed Attributes box.
Allowed Attributes Contains a list of attributes that may be present in entries that use this object class.
Includes inherited attributes.
Table 9-2
Object Classes Tab Reference (Continued)
Field or Pane Description