An XML file is prepared using the CustomTypeEditor.exe utility that can be found in <Intellect installation directory>\Tools. The utility overview is shown below.

An XML file for a virtual object is created as follows:

1. Specify the name of object type in the object_type field (1).
   
2. Specify the name of parent type in the parent_type field (2).
3. If the object type has child types, then set the has_child checkbox checked (3).
4. Repeat steps 1-3 for all object types.
5. Save a file with any name in the Intellect installation directory using the File – Save command.

The XML file is now created. The file contents look like this:

<?xml version="1.0" standalone="yes"?>

<objects>

<object>

<object_type>CUSTOM</object_type>

<parent_type>SLAVE</parent_type>

<has_child>1</has_child>

</object>

<object>

<object_type>CUSTOM_CHILD</object_type>

<parent_type>CUSTOM</parent_type>

</object>

</objects>

Modify it manually if required.