Adding Class Definitions

[This is preliminary documentation and subject to change.]

    To add a class

1. In the Class Explorer, select the class from which you want to derive a new class.
2. Click the Add Class button. The Add Class dialog box appears.
3. Type the name of the new class in the New Class box, and then click OK.

The Class Viewer displays the new class in the Properties page, showing all the parent class's properties that are inherited by the new class.

    To add a class at the top level

1. In the Class Explorer, click the Add Class button. The Add Class dialog box appears.
2. Erase the parent class name in the Add Class dialog box (this box should be blank).
3. Type the name of the new class in the New Class box, and click OK.

For more information on adding properties to a new class, see Adding Class Properties.