Performing Data Entry
In this section, we will check how class definitions are reflected in concrete object instances, discovering how to create Pimcore objects and perform data entry to fill their information. We will see how to easily create folders and objects, how to relate them, and how to create object variants. Then we will discover how easy and fast it is to add new attributes or edit some existing ones, paying attention to this last point to avoid the loss of data.
Creating Folders and Objects
In Pimcore, unlike what you might think, folders are just instances of a common base class for which we are not able to add custom attributes. It's not mandatory to create folders; think of it just as a helping feature to organize your objects semantically as you do on your PC desktop. Different folders can be nested in a tree structure. To create your first folder, follow the steps given here:
- Open the Data Objects section on the main left panel, and right-click the...
