Edit the Scopes of an Extension

You can modify the scopes of any extension to specify the types the extension is applied to.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: You must have created at least one extension.

Add Scopes

You can add scopes to any extension.

Important: Any existing object that has been created using the types you are about to add as scopes will not be updated with the extension.

From the navigation menu, click Extensions.
Click the tile of the extension whose scopes you want to edit.
The extension opens.
Click Scopes.
The Scopes tab opens. It shows all the types that are currently using the extension.
From the top-right hand corner of the Scopes tab, click Modify the scopes.
The Modify the extension scopes dialog box opens.
From the Scopes Names field, select the types to which the extension will be added.
You can select types you have created yourself and supported OOTB DS types.

Important: The types you select must all be of the same nature (WIP or Governance).
Click Save.

After you have added scopes, you must update the index specification. For more information, see Updating the Index Specification.

You can remove scopes from extensions that have not been imported, exported, or used to create objects.

From the navigation menu, click Extensions.
Click the tile of the extension whose scopes you want to edit.
The extension opens.
Click Scopes.
The Scopes tab opens. It shows all the types that are currently using the extension.
From the top-right hand corner of the Scopes tab, click Modify the scopes.
The Modify the extension scopes dialog box opens.
From the Scopes Names field, click on each type from which you want to remove the extension.
Click Save.

After you have removed scopes, you must update the index specification. For more information, see Updating the Index Specification.