Managing Object Classes344 Netscape Directory Server Administrator’s Guide • August 20028. To remove an attribute that you previously added, highlight the attribute inthe Required Attributes list or the Allowed Attributes list and then click thecorresponding Remove button.You cannot remove either allowed or required attributes that are inheritedfrom the parent object classes.9. When you are satisfied with your object class definition, click OK to dismissthe dialog box.Editing Object ClassesYou can use Directory Server Console to edit object classes that you previouslycreated. You cannot edit a standard object class.To edit an object class:1. Display the Object Classes tab.This procedure is explained in “Viewing Object Classes,” on page 342.2. Select the object class that you want to edit from the Object Classes list andclick Edit.The Edit Object Class dialog box is displayed.3. To change the name of the object class, enter the new name in the Name textbox.4. To change the object identifier for the object class, enter the new OID in theOID (Optional) text box.OIDs are described in Table 9-2 on page 342.5. To change the parent object for the object class, select the new parent from theParent pull-down menu.6. To add an attribute that must be present in entries that use the new object class,highlight the attribute in the Available Attributes list and then click the Addbutton to the left of the Required Attributes box.You can either use the standard attributes or create new ones. For information,see “Managing Attributes,” on page 338.7. To add an attribute that may be present in entries that use the new object class,highlight the attribute in the Available Attributes list and then click the Addbutton to the left of the Allowed Attributes box.
