Attributes

Overview

Create an attribute

To create an attribute, click Create New and enter valid values in the following fields:

Main

Field Description
Attribute Field Attribute field to be added to store your organization-specific information related to entities.
Data Type

Type of the information to be stored. The following are the possible values:

  • Date (DTE)
  • Number (NBR)
  • String (STR)
Description Description of the additional attribute field.
System Defined Enabling the flag indicates that the value is delivered as a part of the application to support a specific business workflow.
Predefined List Enabling the flag will require users to add a list of values applicable to the attribute. If attribute is linked to a variant, the values will be synchronized from the variant.
Required This indicates that the attribute is mandatory for the entity(s) in context, as a part of its definition.
Entity(s) The applicable entity(s) in the system for which the add-on field in context is applicable to.

Attribute Values

The States tab will only be enabled if there are any states associated with the selected country. Otherwise, it will remain disabled.

The States tab also automatically captures all states. You can also add, edit, or delete a state if necessary.

View

List View

Field Description
Attribute Attribute field to be added to store your organization-specific information related to entities.
Description Description of the additional attribute field.
Entity(s) The applicable entity(s) in the system for which the add-on field in context is applicable to.
Data Type

Type of the information to be stored. The following are the possible values:

  • Date (DTE)
  • Number (NBR)
  • String (STR)
System Defined If checked, this means that the attribute value is delivered as a part of the application to support a specific business workflow.
Predefined List If checked, this means that you have defined a list of acceptable values for the attribute.
Required If checked, this means that the attribute is mandatory for the entity(s).
Actions

Displays the following icons:

  • — Edit icon that allows you to edit the attribute details.
  • — Delete icon that allows you to delete the selected attribute.

To search for an item on the Country page, enter a keyword for an attribute name or description.

For example, you can input a valid attribute name to filter the list.

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You can also input a partial description to filter the list.

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Sort

The following columns on the list view can be sorted:

  • Attribute
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  • Description
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  • Data Type
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  • System Defined
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  • Predefined
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