6.3 Modifying the Schema

Designer allows you to modify the Identity Vault schema. The following sections describe fields and definitions used in the Manage Schema tool for classes and attributes.

6.3.1 Deleting Schema Definitions

You can delete an extended schema definition. You cannot delete base schema elements. If you select a base schema class or attribute, the Delete icon is disabled.

  1. In the Modeler, right-click an Identity Vault, then select Manage Schema.

  2. Select the class or attribute that you want to delete, then click the Delete icon The Delete icon .

6.3.2 Modifying Classes or Attributes

  1. In the Modeler, right-click an Identity Vault, then select Manage Vault Schema.

  2. Select the class or attribute that you want to modify.

  3. Modify the class or attribute as desired.

    If you select a base schema class or attribute, the following pop-up message appears:

    The warning when trying to modify the base schema

    It is best to modify only the extended schema and not the base schema. Modifying the base schema can cause data corruption and synchronization errors.

6.3.3 Renaming Schema Definitions

You can rename extended schema definitions. You cannot rename any base schema classes or attributes. If you select a base schema item, the Rename icon is dimmed, indicating it is unavailable.

Renaming a Class

  1. In the Modeler, right-click an Identity Vault, then select Manage Vault Schema.

  2. In the Class page, select a class that you want to rename, then click the Rename Class icon The warning when trying to modify the base schema.

  3. In the Rename Class dialog box, specify the new class name, then click OK.

Renaming an Attribute

  1. In the Modeler, right-click the Identity Vault icon, then select Manage Vault Schema.

  2. Select an attribute you want to rename in the Attribure tab, then click the Rename an Attribute icon The warning when trying to modify the base schema.

  3. In the Rename Attribute dialog box, specify the new attribute name, then click OK.