Creating attribute characteristics
Prerequisites
- Access to the Configuration > Characteristic type menu.
- Access to the File > Characteristic menu.
Introduction
Attribute characteristics describe qualitative properties of objects, that is, information that cannot be numerically measured.
This type of characteristic is useful to identify specific conditions, such as defects and their causes.
An example of an attribute characteristic can be the color of a product (red, blue, green) or the presence of visible damage on it.
Characteristics can be created through the File > Characteristic menu in the components that have them available.
See how to create attribute characteristics below:
Creating a characteristic
Watch the video to learn how to create attribute characteristics:
In the general parameters of the component, the SE Document integration option can be checked. If this option is checked, documents must come from SoftExpert Document, which must be part of the solutions acquired by your organization. Otherwise, they must originate from SoftExpert PDM, which must be part of the solutions acquired by your organization.
To use the Asset type tab correctly, SoftExpert Asset must be part of the solutions acquired by your organization.
Conclusion
Thus, the characteristic has been created and can be associated with a record.