Creating a New Statement

How to Create a New Statement in Kadal Content Manager

Statements are individual metadata declarations defined under a Statement Type. These help classify and enrich content within Kadal by providing structured meaning and relationships. Each Statement consists of a Code, a Full Statement, and optional associated Properties.

Steps:

1. Log in to Kadal Content Manager.

Note: The Metadata Governance section is only visible to users with valid permission assigned to their user role.

2. Navigate to Metadata Governance:
   • In the left navigation panel, click on Metadata Governance.
3. Open Metadata Library:
   • Inside Metadata Governance, click on the Metadata Library option.
4. Switch to the Statement Tab
   • On the Metadata Library screen, you'll see two tabs at the top: Property and Statement.
   • Click on the Statement tab.
   • The left pane lists all existing Statement Types, and the right pane shows the Statements under each type.
5. Select a Statement Type
   • Click on the Statement Type under which you want to create a new Statement.
6. Click + New Statement
   • In the right section (Statements list), click on + New Statement.
   • Alternatively, click on the + icon next to the Statement Type.
7. Enter the Statement Details
   • A popup will appear to configure the components of your new Statement. You’ll need to provide:
     • Code: Enter a short, unique identifier for the statement.
     • Full Statement: Enter the full descriptive text for this statement.
     • Find and Align Metadata:
       • Click this option to view a list of existing Statements and Properties.
       • You can select and align relevant metadata to define relationships and structure.

Note: While aligning existing statement types, users can also add and edit the statements in them.

• Add Property:
  • Use this option to create a new Property if needed. It opens in a new tab.
  • Once created, return and align the new property to this Statement.

Note: Code and Full Statement are mandatory fields.

8. Auto-Save and View
   • All changes are auto-saved as you go.
   • Once created, the Statement appears in the right panel under the Statement tab.
9. Edit or Delete Statement
   • Hover over a Statement to reveal the vertical ellipsis (⋮) icon.
   • Click it to Edit or Delete the type.

Note: If the statement is actively associated with any documents, assets, or objects, you'll receive a warning, but deletion will still be allowed.