Custom Attribute Properties

A custom attribute can be defined with a variety of properties to support its use in the repository.

Property	Description
Name	The name of the custom attribute.
Description	A description of the custom attribute
Value Type	Specifies the type of the custom attribute. Choices are: Date The value of the custom attribute must be specified in date format. Enumerated The value of the custom attribute must be selected from a list (defined by the Enumerated items field). Numeric The value of the custom attribute must be a whole number. Text The value of the custom attribute is simple text. Object The value of the custom attribute is a reference to a repository object. Bidirectional Object
Enumerated items	If the Value Type is Enumerated, this field specifies the list of possible values.
Allow Multiple Values	If the check box is selected, instances of the custom attribute appear with two additional fields to the right of the values: a Delete check box and an Add button.
Unspecified Default Value	If the check box is selected, no default value is specified. If the check box is cleared, the Default Value is specified.
Use Field Definition	If the check box is selected, the custom attribute behavior is controlled by a Webforms field definition.
Searchable	If the check box is selected, users can perform searches based on this custom attribute name.
Default Value	If the Unspecified Default Value check box is cleared, this field specifies the default value for instances of this custom attribute definition. Note: ACS does not use this value. It is provided for Astoria application compatibility. ACS uses Default values from field definitions.
Attribute applies to these objects	Optional. A list of object type/flavor pairs that limits the objects to which this custom attribute applies. Object Type The type of object (selected from a list of available repository object types). Object Flavor The specific object flavor. Limits the object types by flavor. You can leave blank, enter a specific flavor, or use wildcards characters: If a value of `*` is specified, the custom attribute applies only to those type-matching items that have an item flavor. If a value of `^` is specified, the custom attribute applies only to those type-matching items that do not have an item flavor.