How to create an Object Property?

To create a new object property, proceed as follows:

  1. Select an ontology.
    Select an ontology in the Ontology Navigator.
  2. Select the Object Properties folder.
    Right-click the Object Properties folder and select "New Object Property" or press CTRL-N..

    New Object Property Dialog

  3. Alternatively you can also do the same after selecting an already existing object property. In this case the new property will be created as a sub-property of the other one.
  4. Rename the object property.
    The object property will be created with an automatically generated name.
    Rename the object property by changing its name in the Ontology Navigator.

    New Object Property Dialog

  5. Press Return.
    The object property will be renamed.

    New Object Property Dialog
  6. Edit the object property.
    The newly created object property will be displayed in the Entity Properties panel. You can now continue to specify the characteristics of the object property. For more information, see OWL Object Properties.