Is your reference system changing? No problem, administrative rights allow you to add, delete or modify attributes.
Let's look at how to do it :
Advice n°1: Before starting, verify (in your Profile) that your interface language is set to your preference. This is because the interface language determines the labels used for the attributes.
Go to the Administration menu, indicated by the cog icon at the bottom left of the screen, then click on Attributes.
Select the Object Type and Product Type :
Chose the data model hierarchy level where you'd like to add the new attribute , and click on New attribute :
Complete the New attribute form on the right:
Enter the attribute's Name.
Clicking in the Code cell generates it automatically or you can enter a code which suits you.
Select the attribute's Type.
The Description is optional. It provides information about the attribute, especially to administrators.
The Help text is also optional. It will be displayed on documents to users.
Select one or more attribute sets containing this attribute. By default if no attribute set is selected, the attribute is visible for all attribute sets.
Advice n°2: For list of values, the data language, (located at the top right of the screen) is used. Verify it's convenient before saving.
Advice n°3: Once the attribute is saved, you won't be able to modify its type. Consult the related documentation before creating the attribute.
Then select what's relevant:
- Main data to display the attribute on the top panel of your document:
- Filterable to display the attribute in the advanced search filters
- Visible to display the attribute in the document
- Editable to allow the modification of the attribute from the interface. (the attribute must be visible)Finally, click the Apply button. Your attribute has been created!
Advice n°4: To translate these attributes, you'll just have to change the interface language in your profile and complete the translations and save.
Advice n°5: A data model modification is never insignificant. We kindly advise you to communicate the change to people or systems which could be impacted.
To learn more, please consult our online documentation: Objects and attributes
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