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1. In a system having a multiple schema repository that uses a database for storing data for a plurality of repository items and management data for the repository, wherein the database is configured to store and manage multiple schemas, wherein the management data for the repository includes categorizing information for defining and locating at least one of the plurality of repository items, wherein the multiple schemas include at least one classification schema for supporting corresponding type or types of repository items and a management schema for the management data, and wherein there is a procedure associated with each of the multiple schemas, a method for managing repository items comprises the steps of:
receiving a file including a repository item and data associated with the repository item, wherein the associated data includes categorizing information for the repository item and a procedure for editing the data associated with the repository item; determining whether the database already includes the repository item by querying the database using at least a part of the data associated with the repository item; when it is determined that the repository item is not already stored in the database, creating a management record for the repository item and storing the management record in accordance with the management schema; and storing the file in a storage area that is associated with the database. |
