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Using the Domino Directory to create an LDAP auxiliary object class
Use an auxiliary object class to add one set of attributes to multiple structural object classes. To use the IBM® Lotus® Domino® Directory to create an LDAP auxiliary object class, create a subform to define the auxiliary object class, and then insert the subform into the $xxxExtensibleSchema subform of each structural object class to which you want to add the auxiliary object class. The superior object class for an auxiliary object class you add is Top.

For example, to create the auxiliary object class building and add it to the structural object class acmePrinter do the following:

Creating an auxiliary object class

The preferred method for extending the LDAP schema is to use the Domino LDAP Schema database. Use the Domino Directory to extend the schema only if IBM® Lotus® Notes® or Web users require access to the new schema elements through documents in the directory.

Creating a subform to define an auxiliary object class

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® Designer, open ACMENAMES.NTF.

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

4. Right-click New Subform. For the subform name, type a name for the auxiliary object class, for example, building. Click OK.

5. Do the following to specify the properties for the new subform:

6. Do the following to add a field to define the auxiliary object class: 7. Complete the procedure "Using the Domino Directory to define an LDAP attribute for a new object class" to add the attributes to the new auxiliary object class.

8. Save the new subform.

9. Do the following:

Adding the new auxiliary object class to a structural object class

After you create subform to define a new auxiliary object class, complete this procedure to add the auxiliary object class to a structural object class. You can add the auxiliary object class to a new structural object class you have created, or a default structural object class.

1. From ACMENAMES.NTF, open a $xxxExtensibleSchema subform or a form, as described in the following table:
To add the auxiliary object class toOpen this subform or form
dominoPerson$PersonExtensibleSchema
dominoGroup$GroupExtensibleSchema
dominoOrganization, dominoOrganizationalUnit, and dominoInternetCertifier$CertifierExtensibleSchema
dominoServerResource$ResourceExtensibleSchema
locality$LocalityExtensibleSchema
organization$organizationExtensibleSchema
organizationalUnit$organizationUnitExtensibleSchema
a structural object class defined in the default schema that doesn't have a corresponding $xxxExtensibleSchema subformThe form used to define the object class
a structural object class you defined in the Domino Directory$xxxExtensibleSchema

Where xxx is the name of the new structural object class

2. Choose Create - Resource - Insert Subform.

3. Select the subform you created for the auxiliary object class -- for example, building.

4. Click OK.

5. Close and save the subform or form you opened in step 1.

6. Complete the procedure "Applying template customizations to the Domino Directory database."

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