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4.1.3 Creating an Attribute
You can define your own custom types of attributes and add them as optional attributes to existing
object classes. You can’t, however, add mandatory attributes to existing classes.
1 In Novell iManager, click the Roles and Tasks button .
2 Click Schema > Create Attribute .
3 Follow the instructions in the Create Attribute Wizard to define the new attribute.
Help is available throughout the wizard.
4.1.4 Adding an Optional Attribute to a Class
You can add optional attributes to existing classes. This might be necessary if
• Your organization’s informational needs change.
• You are preparing to merge trees.
NOTE: Mandatory attributes can only be defined while creating a class.
To add an optional attribute class:
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In Novell iManager, click the Roles and Tasks button .
2 Click Schema > Add Attribute .
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Select the class you want to add an attribute to, then click OK .
4 In the Available Optional Attributes list, select the attributes you want to add, then click to
add these attributes to the Add These Optional Attributes list.
If you add an attribute by mistake or change your mind, select the attribute in the Add These
Optional Attributes list, then click to remove it from the list of attributes you want to add.
5 Click OK .
Objects you create of this class will now have the properties you added. To set values for the
added properties, use the generic Other property page of the object.
TIP: You can modify an existing class by using this page to add to the Current Attributes list. You
can remove only attributes you have added prior to clicking OK . You cannot remove any attribute
that has been previously added and saved.
4.1.5 Deleting an Attribute
You can delete unused attributes that aren’t part of the base schema of your eDirectory tree.
You might also want to delete an attribute from the schema in the following instances:
• After merging two trees and resolving attribute differences
• Any time an attribute has become obsolete
To delete an attribute:
1 In Novell iManager, click the Roles and Tasks button .