+----[ Kapil Thangavelu ]--------------------------------------------- | Kevin Howe wrote: | > | > I have a custom Python class (Container) which uses Folder as it's base | > class. I also have a custom Python class (AnObject). I want it so that when | > you view a Container object, "AnObject" will be the only meta_type available | > to be added in the Add List. The problem is that since Container inherits | > from Folder, the Add List makes all object types available to be added. Is | > there any way to tell a class to show only certain meta_types? | > | > Kevin | > | | There is more than one way. The proper way would probably to be adjust | the security settings on your class in python (filtered_metatypes?). The simplest way is to; all_meta_types=meta_types=({'name':'Sub Object1', 'action':'manage_addSubObject1Form',}, {'name':'Sub Object2', 'action':'manage_addObject2Form',},) In your 'base' product. If you don't register your sub objects in __init__.py you will also need to import their 'constructors' into your base class, and explictly declare the icon under misc_ -- Totally Holistic Enterprises Internet| P:+61 7 3870 0066 | Andrew Milton The Internet (Aust) Pty Ltd | F:+61 7 3870 4477 | ACN: 082 081 472 ABN: 83 082 081 472 | M:+61 416 022 411 | Carpe Daemon PO Box 837 Indooroopilly QLD 4068 |akm@theinternet.com.au|