To create a generic part that can serve as the base part for derived parts, follow the basic steps in Creating a Message Part and follow the additional steps:

  1. On the General tab, leave the Base Part field blank.
  2. Place a check mark in the Only Derived box if you do not want this part to appear in the Messaging dialog's Select Part window or Part Quick Select link box.
  3. Select the appropriate type from the Type drop-down list. Typically, a generic base part is either a Script or Component-based part.
  4. Define the part as necessary.
  5. Select the Input Properties tab and add a sub-type record for each property or variable defined in the script or component.
  6. Place a check mark in the Required box for any input property that must be specified by a derived part to successfully use the base part.

    Generic Part Input Properties Tab