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Element Properties - Attributes Tab

Use the Attributes tab to view Attributes for the selected element.Figure 766: AF Property - Element Properties - Attributes tab

The following table provides descriptions for each of the inputs found under the Attributes tab.

AF Property Window – Attributes Tab for Elements

Input Box / Button / CheckboxDescription
Group by: Category/Template(Optional) Check the Category checkbox organize Attributes by grouping them into categories.(Optional) Check the Template checkbox to organize Attributes by template names.
NameRead-only.Displays the name of the attribute.
ValueDisplays the current value of the attribute.
Time StampRead-only.Displays the description of the Attribute set at the template level.
Description(Optional) Enter a Description for the element.
CategoryRead-only.Shows the categories by which the Attributes are grouped.
Configuration ItemRead-only.If set to True for Attributes when a change in value will result in a revision change to the element.If set to False for Attributes with values that will change with the process.The (configure) icon indicates that the Attribute is a configuration item.
Unit of MeasureRead-only.Displays the unit of measure for the attribute.
Value TypeRead-only.Displays the data type of the attribute.
Data ReferenceYou can select a data reference for determining the value of the attribute.
SettingsIf you choose a data reference, click Settings to configure the data reference.

The following diagram provides a description for each of the icons that display in the first column of the Attributes tab table.Figure 767: Attributes tab - Icon Descriptions