Creating and Editing an Attribute

You can add an attribute to a type, rename this attribute and then freeze it so that it cannot be renamed.

This task shows you how to:

Before you begin: You must have created a type.
See Also
Creating and Editing a Technological Type

Add an Attribute to a Technological Type

  1. In the tree, click the type to which you want to add an attribute and click Add Attribute .
    The Create or modify attribute dialog box is displayed.

    • In the Name field, enter the name.

    • Select the type from the Parameter Type list.

  2. Click OK.
    The attribute is displayed in the Local attributes list.

Important:
  • The number of attributes added to a technological type is not limited.
  • An attribute name cannot be modified after its creation. To modify it, delete it and create one.
  • An attribute name can only be made up of alphanumeric characters.
  • Subtypes inherit the attributes from their super types.

Rename an Attribute

  1. Select the local attribute in the Local Attributes frame.
  2. Modify the attribute name in the Name box of the Attribute Value frame and validate.
  3. Click OK.

The attribute is renamed.