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Configuring a new LDAP structural object class to inherit
To specify that a new structural object class defined using the IBM® Lotus® Domino® Directory inherit from another structural object class defined in the directory, insert the $xxxInheritableSchema subform for the superior object class into the $xxxInheritableSchema subform of the subordinate object class. For example, you can create the structural object class acmeLaserPrinter that inherits attributes from the structural object class acmePrinter:

Structural object class inheritance

You can also configure a new structural object class to inherit from a default object class in the schema that is defined by a form.

1. Make sure that you are working in a copy of the Domino Directory template (ACMENAMES.NTF) and that you have Designer or Manager access in the ACL.

2. From the IBM® Lotus® Domino® Desinger, open ACMENAMES.NTF.

3. In the left pane, select Shared Elements and then Subforms.

4. Open the $xxxInheritableSchema subform for the subordinate object class. For example, if you want the acmeLaserPrinter object class to inherit from the acmePrinter object class, open the $acmeLaserPrinterInheritableSchema subform.

5. Click the Inheritable tab, and do the following:

6. Save and close the InheritableSchema subform for the subordinate object class.

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