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Measurements Types and Attributes
With measurements, you might want select users to have access to certain attributes. You can achieve this by creating different attribute groups, and then adding attributes to that specific group. Attribute groups are used throughout the system to control security and organize attributes.
You might also want to create attribute groups to separate information in a logical manner. Because all measurement objects are typed collectively, there might be certain attributes groups that apply only to the measurement template, and others that apply only to the measurement set. You can create separate attributes for each area, and add the appropriate attributes to each.
For more information, see Editing an Attribute Group.
Measurements Types
There are two types for measurements:
• Measurements—This type is used to create attributes that are displayed for each POM (point of measure), in tabular form. Examples of these attributes Measurements include Criticality or Comments.
• Measurements POM—This type contains attributes that apply to the measurement templates or sets as a whole. Examples of these attributes include UOM (unit of measure) and Grading Method. The Header Attributes on the product measurement set display measurement attributes on the Measurements POM type.
Out-of-the-Box Attributes
You can change the out-of-the-box values for attributes by selecting Administrative > Type and Attribute Management from the side navigation bar. In the Type and Attribute Management utility, select the attribute and go into edit mode.
• For more information on managing attributes, see Attributes Tab and Attribute Information Page.
• For more information on out-of-the-box attributes, see Out-of-the-Box Attributes Supported by PTC FlexPLM.
Attribute
Type
Description
measurementsName
Measurements POM
Text attribute that allows you to specify the name of product measurement sets, measurement templates, and grade rule templates.
criticalPOM
Measurements
A single list attribute that creates the different levels of criticality for POMs. Each level of criticality is a value in the single list. The default values for the attribute are critical, detail, and secondary.
This attribute also allows you to specify a color that is automatically used to highlight those POMs in the measurement table that match the corresponding level of criticality. The available values for POM highlighting are:
• HIGHLIGHT_YELLOW
• HIGHLIGHT_ORANGE
• HIGHLIGHT_GREEN
• HIGHLIGHT_BLUE
• HIGHLIGHT_PINK
• HIGHLIGHT_ROSE
• HIGHLIGHT_PALEBLUE
• HIGHLIGHT_PURPLE
gradingMethod
Measurements POM
A single list attribute that creates the different grading methods for grade rule templates. Each grading method is a value in the single list. The out-of-the-box values for this attribute are relative and incremental. It is not advisable to change the attribute values.
htmInstruction
Measurements
A text area that allows you to enter how to measure information for a given POM. In conjunction with the howToMeasure attribute, this provides detailed measuring instructions to users.
measurementName
Measurements
A text attribute that allows you to specify the name of a POM.
plusTolerance
Measurements
A float attribute that allows users to enter a numerical value for the upper range of tolerance for a POM.
minusTolerance
Measurements
A float attribute that allows users to enter a numerical value for the lower range of tolerance for a POM.
number
Measurements
A text attribute that allows users to create identifying POM numbers. Because it is a text field, identifying POM numbers can also include alphabetical characters.
howToMeasure
Measurements
An image attribute that allows you to associate an image to a POM, typically providing how to measure information to other users. When used in conjunction with the htmInstruction attribute, this attribute provides detailed measuring instructions to users.
placementAmount
Measurements
A single list attribute that allows you to define the values that are available when specifying the placement amount for a POM.
The attribute value for the placementAmount attribute is used in conjunction with the value of the placementReference attribute to provide detailed information to the user about where the measurement is taken from.
placementReference
Measurements
A single list attribute that allows you to define the values that are available when specifying the placement reference for a POM.
Examples of placement reference list values include “From Top of Waistband,” “Below Rise,” or “At Center Front.”
section
Measurements
A single list attribute that allows you to define the available sections for POM groupings.
Examples of section values include “Armhole,” “Leg,” and “Waist.”
uom
Measurements POM
A single list attribute that allows you to define the available unit of measures for POM values. For more information, see Unit of Measure.
Attribute Display
All attributes created on the measurement object are available in all parts of the system that involve measurements. These areas include the POM library, measurement templates, grade rule templates, product measurement sets, and fit samples. These attributes are also available in the specification. Some are available out-of-the-box, while others might require customization to appear.
The display of attributes in the system is controlled through the Type and Attribute Management utility. You can control which attributes are displayed in which areas of the system. Examples include sample comments versus how to measure comments, or sample delta values, which you might only want to view, create, or update in sample forms.