Prerequisite

• Access to the Configuration > Attribute menu.

Introduction

This step will teach you to create and configure an attribute of the "Electronic file" type. At the end of this process, it will be ready to be associated with the type/category of a SoftExpert Suite object.

Attributes of this type allow the user to add an electronic file during completion.

Adding an attribute

See below how to add an attribute of the electronic file type:

1. Access the Configuration > Attribute menu on the desired component.

2. Click on the button.

3. On the screen that will be opened, enter an ID # and a name.

4. In the General tab, fill out the following fields:

a. In the Attribute type field, choose the "Electronic file" option. The only option available in the Data type field will be "File".

b. The selection mode will be filled out by the system as "Zoom" and may not be edited.

c. Then, if necessary, check the "Multivalued" option to allow selecting more than one value at a time during completion.

5. If desired, write comments related to the attribute in the Description field.

6. Once done, click on .

Conclusion

Upon saving the attribute record, it will be possible to associate it with the types and categories of system objects.