Changing attributes

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You can change attributes when necessary. Depending on how the attribute is configured, you might not be able to modify all of the fields.

Before you begin

Verify whether the attribute was created by the system or by someone at your site. If it was created by someone at your site, the User Defined check box is selected. You cannot delete attributes created by the system.

About this task

Attributes created by the system have more restrictions on modifications than user-defined attributes do. Some restrictions depend on whether text search is enabled for the object or on the data type.

For example, certain data types have a set value for the length, scale, dates, or integers. The Memo field is a regular ALN. You can make it anything you want.

The rules governing modifications are complex, and vary by attribute.

Procedure

  1. Locate the attribute that you want to modify.
    Tip: You can use Advanced Search to search for attributes.
  2. Edit the Description, Type, Length, and Required fields according to your business needs.
    Some fields are read only, depending on values in other areas.
  3. Click Save Object.
    The status of all affected objects display To Be Changed until you configure the database.

What to do next

You must configure the database for your changes to take effect.