Editing attributes

You can edit attributes in the Configure menu.

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To edit an attribute:

Procedure

  1. Click Configure and select Attributes. The modules are listed.
  2. Click the module that contains the attribute to edit.
  3. Click the attribute to edit. An edit page is displayed.
  4. In the fields, edit the information.
    Note:
    • You cannot change the attribute type. To use another attribute type, delete the attribute and add a new attribute that uses the required type.
    • The Choice, Date, Link, List, Text, and Unique Id attributes use text fields and check boxes for advanced setup. The text fields and check boxes are explained in the setup frame.
    • To provide users with supportive information about the attribute, type a description. The text in the Description field is visible as a hover text over the attribute title. The text is visible when the user edits the attribute.
    • If you want a confirmation window to be displayed, select the Display Dialog check box. In the Dialog Text fields, type the text or question to display in the window.
    • To store a record of changes in the database, select Log Changes. You can view the changes by using the History attribute.
  5. Click OK to update the attribute.

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