Creating Objects or Datastreams
You have the option to create an object or a datastream. When you create an object by selecting "object" for the "Type" field, you may provide an identifier and click "Add" to create a new object.
Identifier
If you choose to enter an identifier, it may be a fully qualified name containing a namespace prefix (that you've previously defined on the namespaces form) followed by a colon then a local name. You may also enter a simple name with no namespace specified.
If you opt not to enter an identifier a new node will be created with an automatically generated name and path.
Special Characters
When entering an identifier for an object certain characters have specific meanings that you should understand to avoid errors.
- The colon ":" character is used to separate namespace prefixes from local names. If a colon is entered in a name it must be preceded by a valid registered namespace prefix.
- The slash "/" character is used to denote hierarchical path separation. Multiple objects will be created in the event that slashes exist in your specified id.
File
When you choose to create a new datastream, a file selection form element is presented. You must select a file that will be the content of the datastream.
Warning
It is not recommended to upload files larger than 1GB using this HTML form. For ingest or large files, please refer to the RESTful HTTP API and possibly consider alternatives such as federation.
