Defining "Form Variables"

Hi all,
I have been defining Form Variables in the following manner :
*<Field name='global.firstname'>*
I always use the prefix "global".
Next, I edit the "IDM schema" file, making sure to add the new field/attribute, as follows :
*<IDMAttributeConfiguration name='firstname'*
description='default attribute from UserExtendedAttributes/UserUIConfig'
syntax='STRING'/>
The reason I did this is because : I noticed that, if I do not specify the attribute itself in the "Schema" file, then the values will not be SAVED when I input them in the User Form.
However, I was informed that IDM does not require that Form Variables be specified in the Schema file. In fact, Form Variables do not require the *"global"* prefix to be used.
But, if that's true, then why are my field values not being STORED?
Any tips will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

This subject is covered in the very beginning of the training courses and in the documentation.
Adding an attribute to the schema means that it can be stored in the IdM Repository, nothing else.
Using the "global" prefix means that the attribute value will be stored in ALL resources that has an attribute with the same name.
If You want to store the user just in the IdM repository, you can use the prefix "accounts[Lighthouse]" instead which also prevents the value being stored at other resources as well. "Lighthouse" being the IdM default resource name.
While on it, You should look up what the prefix "waveset" means too!

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