Common dependencies between objects

Any Content Engine object that you can add to the export manifest in Enterprise Manager is dependent on the class definition, properties, and property templates that were used to create the object. This dependency means that the class definition and property template must exist in the destination environment for the object to be functional.

Typically, a dependent object references the object it requires by ID rather than by name. Therefore, when you import the required object you must ensure that it has the same object ID in the destination environment. It is not sufficient for the required object to be in the same folder path and have the same content and property values if the ID is different.

Use one of the following strategies to ensure the successful import of a dependent object: