The repository item types that are provided with ATG applications can be modified to meet the needs of your Web sites. When you customize item types and subtypes, you typically need to configure the Asset Manager to display them.

Note: Although item types that are versionable are called asset types in Business Control Center, the term item types is used here because this discussion applies to both versionable and nonversionable types. See the following sections for instructions:

For information on repositories, item types, and properties, see the ATG Repository Guide.

This section does not apply to Flex-based applications (Merchandising, the Promotions and Coupons interface, and Site Administration). See the introduction to this chapter for more information.