Attributes Section

The Assigned Attributes section of the content pane displays details for the attributes that are assigned to the object type selected in the navigation pane, and consists of:

- A Toolbar containing buttons to perform the following functions:

  Button | Function
  | Allows you to assign another attribute to the object type using the Assign Attribute dialog box. It displays two options: Single Field. This displays the Assign Attribute dialog box. Multi Field. This displays the Assign Block Attribute dialog box.
  | Allows you to edit the details of the selected attribute. This displays the Edit Attribute dialog box corresponding to the type of attribute: Single Field. This displays the Edit Attribute dialog box. Multi Field. This displays the Edit Block Attribute dialog box.
  | Allows you to unassign an attribute from the object type.

- A table of details for each attribute assigned to the object type:

  Field | Description
  Check box | A check box to select the attribute.
  Name | The name that identifies the attribute.
  Type | The type of attribute (SS = single field, single value; SM = single field, multi-value; MM = multi-field, multi-value).
  Grouped by | The name of the block attribute (if any) that this attribute is associated with.
  Prompt | The field label which is displayed for the attribute.
  Data Type | The format: char (character), date, or number.
  Length | The length that is displayed for the attribute.
  MaxLength | The maximum number of characters this attribute can contain.
  Is Sensitive | Whether the attribute is sensitive. This means that the user is required to re-enter their password when they attempt to update it.
  Valid Set | The valid set assigned to this attribute (if any).

Related Topics

Object Types Content Pane