Attributes

Add Attributes

To add a new attribute, click on the Group under which it will appear, then select Add Attribute from the Tool Bar. The following form will appear:

Complete the form in accordance with the instructions below, then click Save.

Name: Provide a name for the attribute. It should be short but sufficiently descriptive so that users will understand its meaning. Try to avoid ambiguous names.

Description: Provide a more detailed description of the attribute.

Maximum Applications: Always set the Maximum Applications to 1.

Type: Each data type requires parameters or values to be set. After the type has been selected, the bottom of the form will be populated with fields of information to be completed, relating to the applicable settings for the data type selected. The following table describes the settings:

Boolean	Either a value of YES or NO. Select the Default Value for ‘Yes’, otherwise it will be ‘No’
Integer	If the possible values of the attribute are numerical (whole integers). Configure value ranges and default value.
Decimal	If the possible values of the attribute are numerical (decimal numbers). Same as Integer
Currency	If the possible values of the attribute are numerical (currency). Same as Integer
String	If possible values are to be typed in. Enter minimum and maximum length of text string.
Date	If attribute is a date. Specify Maximum and Minimum values.
Note	No settings.
Picklist	If attribute is a choice of values. Add values to the Picklist.