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Constructing a New Attribute Framework

If none of the existing class or family structures match your requirements, you can start over with a minimum set of new attributes. This requires construction of a new extension table and other supporting structures.

Before using the CA CMDB administration interface to define a new CI family based on a new extension table, use the Web Screen Painter Schema Designer to create the new extension table.

To use the new extension table, you must also create new HTMPL forms for:

• new CI Detail page
• new Attributes tab with its associated attributes
• new metadata form and metadata

CA CMDB supplies templates that you can use to build these HTMPL forms. The following sections provide more detailed information about what is required.

Note: For Web Screen Painter Schema Designer procedures, consult the "Customizing" chapter of the CA Service Desk Implementation Guide and the Customize Database Schema section of Web Screen Painter online help.

To use the new framework in the CA CMDB user interface, define the following:

• one or more CI families that use the new extension table
• CI classes to classify your CIs by type

More information:

Adding a New CA CMDB Family or Class