Content Type - Create Local Resources Folder

Creates a new Local Resources Folder as a child of this Content Type.

Remarks

Overview

The Create Local Resources Folder command adds a Local Resources Folder as a child of the current Content Type. This folder is used to store resources that are closely associated with the type, such as Lexicons, Data Rules, Extractor Nodes, Resource Files, OCR Profiles, and IP Profiles.

Purpose and Usage

• Use this command when you need to attach supporting resources to a Content Type for use in extraction, validation, classification, or export.
• Resources placed in a Local Resources Folder are automatically available to the Content Type and all its descendants, supporting inheritance and modular configuration.
• Storing resources locally makes the Content Type more self-contained and portable, and reduces clutter in the Project.

Best Practices

• Place resources in the Local Resources Folder of a Document Type if they are only used by that type.
• For resources shared by multiple types, use the Local Resources Folder of a common ancestor, such as a Content Category or the Content Model.
• Use Project-level resources only for items that are global or shared across many unrelated types.

Common Resource Examples

• Extractor Nodes for custom extraction or classification logic.
• Lexicons for value extraction or drop-down lists in Data Fields.
• Data Rules for validation or transformation of Data Elements.
• Resource Files (such as CSS) for customizing the appearance of data in a Data Model.
• OCR Profiles and IP Profiles for document processing.

Inheritance and Portability

Resources in a Local Resources Folder are inherited by all descendant Content Types, supporting shared configuration and modular design. When exporting or moving a Content Type, its Local Resources Folder and all contained resources are included, ensuring the type remains functional and self-contained.

See Also

Content CategoryContent ModelDocument TypeForm TypePage Type