Quick Attribute Dialog Box
Use the Quick Attribute dialog box to add or modify a single attribute for the current element. The dialog box always displays the following controls:
• Name — Lists all available attributes for the current element. Select one from the drop down list or enter an attribute name in the field manually.
• Value — Lists all available values for the attribute entered in the Name field. Select one from the list, enter the value manually, or use the supplied button to assist if applicable (see below).
• OK — Validates and applies changes before closing the dialog box.
• Cancel — Closes the dialog box.
• Help — Displays the online help.
The dialog box may also display a button to assist with setting an attribute value:
• A
Generate an ID button
lets you generate a unique ID for an attribute defined as ID in the document type. The presence of the button is customizable in the document type. System administrators can customize ID generation via the
set generateuniqueid preference or the
generate_id() callback.
• An
Apply Profiles button
invokes the
Apply Profiles dialog box. If a document type's
.dcf file defines an attribute as a
profiling attribute, you can only change its value in the
Apply Profiles dialog box.
• A
Browse button
allows you to browse for directory paths or URLs for attributes defined as a file reference in the document type’s
.dcf file.
This button will invoke the Resource Manager if working with DITA documents..
You can use this dialog box for freeform documents, provided attributes have been declared for the element.