Create a defined type

To create a defined type for your module, use the pdk new defined_type command.

The pdk new defined_type command creates a defined type manifest, with the naming convention defined_type_name.pp, and a test file.

1. From the command line, in your module's directory, run pdk new defined_type <DEFINED_TYPE_NAME>

Results

PDK creates the new defined type manifest and a test file (defined_type_spec.rb) in your module's /spec/defines directory. The test template checks that your defined type compiles on all supported operating systems as listed in the metadata.json file. You can then write additional tests in the provided file to validate your defined type's behavior.