CMIS Compound Type

Represents a reference to a compound type (primary plus secondary types) defined in a CMIS Repository.

Remarks

The CMIS Compound Type object enables Grooper to reference and configure a combination of a primary document or folder type along with one or more secondary types as defined in an external CMIS Repository. This is essential for scenarios where documents or folders must support additional metadata, behaviors, or classification beyond what is provided by the primary type.

Purpose and Usage

• Used to select and manage a primary CMIS type together with optional secondary types for import, export, or automation.
• Allows Grooper to fully leverage the extensibility of CMIS, where secondary types can add custom properties or capabilities.
• Supports advanced integration scenarios where documents or folders must comply with multiple type definitions.

Configuration Guidance

• Select the desired primary type as the base for the compound type.
• Use the 'Secondary Types' property to add one or more secondary types as needed.
• The display in the UI will reflect the combination, showing the primary type and any selected secondary types.

Best Practices

• Choose secondary types that are required for your business process or compliance needs.
• Review the available secondary types in your CMIS Repository to ensure compatibility with your solution.
• If the external repository structure changes, update the compound type reference to maintain correct mappings.

Example Scenarios

• Exporting documents that require both a standard document type and additional metadata defined by a secondary type.
• Importing content from a CMIS system where documents are classified with multiple types for workflow or retention purposes.

For more information about compound types and secondary type support, see the documentation for CMIS Repository, CMIS Type Reference, and Export Behavior.

Properties

Name	Type		Description
Secondary Types	CMIS Type Reference[]	►	Specifies one or more secondary types to be applied in addition to the primary type. EditorSecondary Types Editor ConverterCollection Converter The 'Secondary Types' property allows you to select additional type definitions from the CMIS Repository to be associated with the primary type. Secondary types extend the primary type with extra properties, metadata, or behaviors, enabling more flexible and powerful document or folder classification. Add secondary types to support custom metadata fields, workflow triggers, or compliance requirements. The order and selection of secondary types may affect available properties and integration with external systems. If no secondary types are selected, only the primary type will be used. Example: If your repository defines a "Contract" document type and a "Retention Policy" secondary type, you can use this property to ensure exported or imported documents are classified as both. Review the available secondary types in your CMIS Repository and select those that match your business needs.