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Custom Manifests

Custom manifests let you define a data model from scratch — choosing exactly which entities, attributes, and relationships it contains.

Overview

Custom manifests are the primary workspace for defining organization-specific data models in Negroni. You have full control over entities, build configuration, and export settings.

Creating a Custom Manifest

  1. Click the New Manifest icon in the toolbar or use the Navigator's New option.
  2. Enter the manifest name and click Next.
  3. Add entities by selecting from existing entities or creating a local entity.
  4. Click Finish.

The new manifest appears in the Project Navigator where you can continue adding entities, configuring build settings, and managing sub-manifests.

What You Can Configure

After creating a manifest, you can configure it through the manifest configuration panel (right-click the manifest, then select Configure):

  • API type — REST, SOAP, or GraphQL
  • SQL settings — database connection pool and query type
  • Service implementation — CRUD service options
  • Custom properties — package-level properties included on export
  • Aggregate queries — pre-defined queries based on entity relationships

See Manifest Configuration for a detailed walkthrough.