All measurement objects are typed using the same measurement hierarchy. Because measurements vary from one size market to another, companies commonly create types based on market. If there is substantial variation from brand to brand, you might also want to create types that represent the different brands. You can also use these types to control security.

The size category, full size range, and actual size range objects do not respect typing; they all exist at the root level. However, both measurement and grade rule templates currently use the same types and attributes that are defined using the Type and Attribute Management utility.

The measurement type is referenced by the product object. When you create product measurement sets, you must select a measurement type to filter both the measurement and grade rule templates that are available for measurement set creation. You can control which types are available through the Type and Attribute Management utility.

You access the Type and Attribute Management utility from the side navigation bar by selecting Administrative > Type and Attribute Management. In the Type and Attribute Management window, under Manage Types, select Measurements or Measurements POM. For more information, see Working with the Type and Attribute Management Utility.