Adding a Text Attribute
In a Technical Attribute Template, Text attribute allows users to capture free-form text or alphanumeric information about an Installed product.
To add a text attribute to a section:
1. In a Technical Attribute Template, go to a Section and click Add New Attribute. For more information, see Adding a Section.
The New Attribute pop-up window is displayed.
2. Provide the details for the fields as described in the following table:
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Attribute
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Description
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Attribute Name
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Enter the name of the attribute.
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Attribute Description
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Enter a description for the attribute.
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Unit
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Enter the unit for the attribute. To support a wide variety of possible units and metric systems, it defined as a textbox instead of a drop-down list.
Indicates the measurement unit associated with the attribute.
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Mandatory
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Select this checkbox to make the attribute mandatory. This ensures critical data is captured for an Installed Product.
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Read Only
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Select this checkbox to make the attribute read-only. If this option is selected, end users cannot modify this attribute.
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Data Type
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Select Text data type from the drop-down list. This allows users to capture free-form text or alphanumeric information about an Installed Product.
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Default Value
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Enter the default value for the attribute, if required. The default value appears automatically when this template is executed.
This helps pre-populate expected values, reducing manual entry.
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3. Click Apply.
4. Similarly, add additional attributes and click Save.
The Technical Attribute Template is saved with the attributes.