The Maintain Object Types screen displays a list of object types and subtypes configured in RED and enables you to add New object subtypes. Clicking an object subtype from the list enables you to Copy, Edit or Delete the selected subtype.
Object Subtypes
This pane lists the built-in and user defined object subtypes that have been setup in RED. It details the name and description of each object subtype available in RED.
Function Buttons
These buttons enable you to create and manage the user defined object type definitions.
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| New | Launches the Edit Object Type screen which enables users to create and specify the properties of the new host script language type. |
| Copy | Duplicates the selected object subtype. All fields are populated with the values of the original object subtype which can be edited as required. |
| Edit | Launches the Edit Object Type screen which enables users to edit the selected host object subtype. |
| Delete | Deletes the selected object subtype, if it is not currently in use. The user is notified if it is in use and cannot be deleted. |
Object Type Data Migration Between Repositories
Object type configurations defined and set can be propagated to the other RED repositories. The definitions are exported from the source repository and imported to the target repository via the Tools > Object Types menu. Additionally the export and import of Object Types is also provided via the command line using RedCli.exe object-type-definition import and export commands.
Load Object Type Configurations
To load an object type file, select Tools > Object Types > Load Object Types
The following window displays. Select the object type (.objtype) file to load.
The selected object type file is loaded and listed in the Maintain Object Types screen and a confirmation message displays in the Results pane.
Exporting Object Type Configurations
To export object type configurations from RED, select Tools > Object Types > Export Object Types.
The following window displays. Type in the File name and click Save.
A confirmation message displays in the Results pane.
