12.5.3.2. Node types

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This function is used to control all node types in eXo Platform.

In Repository, select Node Types to open the Node Types panel.

Viewing node types

Click corresponding to the node you want to view. The View Node Type Information form will appear.
Click Close at the bottom of the form to exit.

Adding a node type

Click Add at the bottom of the Node Types page to open the Add/Edit Node Type Definitions form.
Select a namespace for the node.
Enter a name in the Node Type Name field. This field is mandatory and its value must be unique.
Note
The name must not contain special characters, such as !,#,$,&,*,(,).
Select a value for the Is Mixin Type field.
- True: This node is Mixin type.
- False: This node is not Mixin type.
Select a value for the Orderable Child Nodes field.
- True: Child nodes are ordered.
- False: Child nodes are not ordered.
Enter a value for the Primary Item Name field.
Enter a value for the Super Types field. Clicking will direct you to the Super Types tab for you to search for available super types.
- Property Definitions: Lists all definition names of the Property tab.
- Child Node Definitions: Lists all definition names of the Child Node tab.
Click Save to accept adding a new node type, or Save as Draft to save this node type as draft.

Importing node types

Click Import at the bottom of the Node Types page to open the Import Node Type From XML File form.
Click Select File to upload a file.
Note
You must upload an XML or ZIP file. This file is in the node type's format.
Click the Upload button.
Note
If you want to upload another file, click to delete the file which has just been uploaded, then upload other files.
Tick the checkboxes corresponding to the nodes that you want to import.
Click Import to complete importing a node type.

Exporting node types

Click Export at the bottom of the Node Types page to open the Export Node Types form.
Click Uncheck all if you do not want to export all node types. After clicking Uncheck all, this button becomes the Check all button.
Select nodes that you want to export by ticking the corresponding checkboxes.
Click Export in this form.
Select the location in your device to save the exported node.
Note
You must select at least 1 node type to be exported. If you do not want to export the node, click Cancel to quit this pop-up.