Object reference and version reference attributes allow you to associate an attribute with an object.

For example, if you want to specify the country where a factory is located, you can create a version reference attribute that references the country library whose value is a hyperlink to the country that the user selects as the attribute value. By creating an object reference or version reference attribute, rather than a type-specific attribute, you can relate database-managed details among objects.

To select an object instance as the attribute value in the user interface, you can search the library for that object or select a value from a list. You can designate this function when you are creating the attribute. To search a library, from the FlexPLM Attribute Type list, select Reference. To select from a list, from the FlexPLM Attribute Type list, select Reference List.

When you are creating an object reference or version reference attribute, use the following table to complete the required Other Side Attribute and Other Side Class fields.