Working with Schemas in the BUI

To define custom properties, access the "Shares -> Schema" navigation item. The current schema is displayed as a list, and entries can be added or removed as needed. Each property has the following fields:

The valid types for properties are the following

Once defined, the properties are available under the general properties tab, using the description provided in the property table. Properties are identified by their CLI name, so renaming a property will have the effect of removing all existing settings on the system. A property that is removed and later renamed back to the original name will still refer to the previously set values. Changing the types of properties, while supported, may have undefined results on existing properties on the system. Existing properties will retain their current settings, even if they would be invalid given the new property type.

Configuring a Schema Using the BUI

1. Navigate to the "Shares -> Schema" view
2. Click the '+' icon to add a new property to the schema property list
3. Enter the name of the property ("contact")
4. Enter a description of the property ("Owner Contact")
5. Choose a type for the new property ("Email Address")
6. Click the "Apply" button
7. Navigate to an existing share or project
8. Change the "Owner Contact" property under the "Custom Properties" section.