Is it possible to modify the base class?

maupin · July 1, 2014, 11:03am

When you create a new class you get Code, Description and Notes. I want to add a fourth called 'Name' that every class will inherit. I tried two methods that give me the result I want but I wanted to see if there was a better way or any implications to the methods I have tried.

1. Add a column to the class table in PostgreSQL replicating the description column (Seems to work but I've not tested it extensively)

2. Add a superclass and put everything under that (kind of messy and I don't really like it)

tecnoteca · July 1, 2014, 9:36pm

Technically at this time the solution 1. works.
However, we recommend the solution 2. because the system classes are reserved and may be changed by our technicians in such a way that is not compatible with your intervention.
CMDBuild Team

zahri.azizis · July 2, 2014, 5:10am

I strongly suggest you create a Superclass and then base all your other classes upon this class. This way your app is safe for upgrade to later version of CMDB. I do it this way myself.