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Extending a Manifest

Extending a manifest means adding a sub-manifest to it - either a CDM library manifest or another custom manifest in your Navigator.

Overview

Sub-manifests allow you to compose hierarchical data models. A parent manifest can include entities from multiple sub-manifests, creating a layered structure that separates concerns while keeping related entities organized together.

Adding a Sub-Manifest

  1. Right-click on the parent manifest in the Navigator.
  2. Select Add Sub-Manifest.
  3. By default, only your custom manifests are shown. Enable the library manifest filter to include manifests from the CDM library.
  4. Select the manifest to add.
  5. Click Finish.

The sub-manifest and its entities are now visible under the parent manifest in the Navigator.

Notes

  • Entities within a CDM library sub-manifest are not directly editable. Extend or copy them as exclusive entities if you need to modify them.
  • Sub-manifest relationships are preserved when the parent manifest is exported.
  • You can add multiple sub-manifests to a single parent manifest.