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Create Object Class

Use this dialog box to create a new or edit an existing object class in your directory. You cannot modify the standard object classes that come with Netscape Directory Server. You can modify only those object classes that you define.

Name. Enter a unique name for the object class.

Parent. Identifies the object class from which the new object class will inherit attributes and structure. You can choose from any existing object class.

OID (Optional). Allows you to change the object identifier (OID) for the object class. An OID is a string, usually of decimal numbers, that uniquely identifies an object (such as an object class or an attribute) in an object-oriented system. This field is optional. If you do not specify an OID, the directory automatically uses ObjectClass_name-oid. For example, if you create the object class division without supplying an OID, the directory automatically creates the OID division-oid.

Available attributes. Lists all of the attributes in the schema not inherited from the parent object class. You can add attributes to a user-defined object class by selecting the attribute in the list and then clicking the Add button to the left of either the Required Attributes or Allowed Attributes list box.

To delete an attribute that you previously added, highlight the attribute in the Required Attributes list or the Allowed Attributes list and then click the corresponding Remove button.

Required attributes. Lists the required attributes for the object class including inherited attributes. To add an attribute to the required attributes list, select it in the Available Attributes list and then click the Add button next to the Required Attributes list box.

Allowed attributes. Lists the allowed attributes for the object class including inherited attributes. To add an attribute to the allowed attributes list, select it in the Available Attributes list and then click the Add button next to the Allowed Attributes list box.

See also

Extending the Directory Schema

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Last Updated April 29, 2003