Properties — Standard, Inherited, and Custom

The properties of a repository type or repository play a crucial role in configuring the system landscape and defining how systems interact within ROI iAM.

Types of Properties

There are three types of properties in the System Landscape:

Standard Properties

• Read-only — values are predefined and cannot be changed.
• Appear only for repository types.
• Standard properties differ across systems and repository types.

Inherited Properties

• Inherited from the repository type to its corresponding repositories.
• Values can be modified during repository creation or later, depending on the version or revision.
• Appear only for repositories.
• Cannot be deleted on repository level.

Custom Properties

• Can be created for both repository types and repositories.
• Custom properties created at the repository type level are inherited by their repositories.
• Can be edited or deleted, depending on the version or revision.

Actions on Properties

Creating a Property

To create a new property:

1. Click the “Create” or “+” button in the header of the Properties table.
2. Fill in the required information in the dialog:
   • Name and Description
   • Required — defines whether the property value must be set.

     ⚠ Warning: If a property is created at the repository type level and marked as required, the default value can remain empty (unassigned). However, the property value must be set at the repository level.

   • Type — select one of the available property types.
   • Default Value / Value — define the property’s value.

⚠ Warning: Properties with the same name cannot exist within the same scope.

Editing a Property

• Editing is allowed for inherited and custom properties.
• Can be performed in any version or revision.
• You can modify:
  • Description
  • Value / Default Value
• The Required flag can only be edited in a revision.

TIP

Always review the warning message displayed in the dialog before creating, editing, or deleting a property — it contains important information about potential system impacts.

Deleting a Property

• Deletion is allowed only for custom properties, at both repository and repository type levels.
• Can be performed only in a revision.

Property Actions Summary

Action	Repository Type	Active Version / Revision	Repository	Active Version / Revision
Create property	✔	Any version or revision	✔	Any version or revision
Edit property	✔	Any version or revision	✔	Any version or revision
Delete property	✔	Revision	✔	Revision