5.12.14.3.1. Building/editing class system

The context menu in the main window contains the following commands:

  • Add [Add class...] class..:

  • Add subclass [Add subclass...]..:

Using Add class [Add class...]... and Add subclass [Add subclass...]... to set up your class system.

  • Edit class [Edit class...]...: For existing classes, you can make changes with Edit class [Edit class...]... To make changes.

  • Delete class [Remove class]: Deletes the class, not the class system.

[Note]Note

Only commands that make sense are displayed. For example, at the start of building the tree structure, the only command displayed is Add class [Add class...]... is displayed.

  • Parent class: Shows the name of the parent class, if available.

  • Type: Select the desired class type from the list box.

  • Internal Id [Internal id]: Is entered automatically.

  • Id [ID]: Is entered automatically.

  • Name (selected default language):

    Enter the desired name. This term will be displayed in the class tree.

Finally, confirm with OK.

Dialog window: Add class / Edit class

Dialog window: Add class / Edit class

[Note]Note

The commands Add class [Add class...]... and Add subclass [Add subclass...]... call up the same dialog box.

The dialog boxes for Edit class are also identical.

Example:

In the empty field -> Context menu -> Add class [Add class...]...: ID "01" (already entered), enter the following under "Name (german)": "Screws"

Context menu of "Screws": Add subclass [Add subclass...]...: ID "01" (already entered), enter the following under "Name (German)": "Wood screws"

Context menu of "Screws": Add subclass [Add subclass...]...: ID "02" (already entered), enter the following under "Name (German)": "Cylinder head screws"

Context menu of "Nuts": Add class [Add class...]...: ID "02" (already entered), enter under "Name (german)": "Muttern"

Context menu of "Nuts": Add subclass [Add subclass...]...: ID "01" (already entered), enter under "Name (german)": "Hutmuttern"

Context menu of "Nuts": Add subclass [Add subclass...]...: ID "02" (already entered), enter under "Name (german)": "Hexagon nuts"

The result is the following view, for example:

Own classification system created

Own classification system created