Defining Relationships Between Master Index Objects

Once all objects are customized, you must define relationships between those objects if you are modifying the XML file directly. If you are using the Configuration Editor, the relationships are automatically defined in the object tree.

To Define Object Relationships (XML Editor)

1. In the Projects window, expand the Configuration node in the project you want to modify, and then double-click object.xml.

   The file opens in the NetBeans XML editor.

2. Scroll to the relationships element near the end of the file.
3. To specify a new parent object, modify the value of the name element.

   For example:

   <name>Individual</name>

   Note - This is not recommended. Changing the parent name requires changing all instances of the name in all configuration files. To change the parent object name, use the Configuration Editor, which automatically propagates the change.

4. To change the name of a child object, modify the value of the appropriate children element.
5. To add a child object, create and name a new children element.
6. To delete a child object, delete all text between and including the appropriate children element.
7. Save and close the file.

   Note - You can only specify one name element. The values you specify for the name and children elements must match an object name specified in the nodes elements earlier in the file.