Modifying types

You can modify a type definition by modifying the value of its attributes and by adding or deleting attributes. If the type is a collection, you can also modify it by adding or deleting sub-types.

To modify an attribute of a type:

  1. In the CHA Type view, select the type.
  2. In the Properties view, click the editable attribute you want to change. The editor indicates editable attributes using a pencil icon.
  3. Enter or select the new value.

To add an optional attribute to a type, descriptor, validator, or converter:

  1. In the CHA Type view, right-click the type, descriptor, validator, or converter.
  2. Select Add optional attribute.
  3. Select the attribute to add.
  4. Set the value for the attribute:
    1. In the Properties view, click the attribute.
    2. Enter or select the new value.

To delete an optional attribute from a type, descriptor, validator, or converter:

  1. In the CHA Type view, right-click the type, descriptor, validator, or converter.
  2. Select Remove optional attribute.
  3. Select the attribute to delete.