Assinging attribute value to an object

After an attribute is <<assigned to an object>>, it is possible to specify a value of that attribute for object instance. It means that if attribute, for example, Color is attached to object Item, then it is possible to specify a different value (color) of that attribute for each item.

To do so, on the object instance form, for example, item form, go to tab Attributes and click on the button [Add] in the Attributes button group. A list of attributes assigned to that object will open. Select attributes which must be assigned to that object instance and specify their values.

Depending on the type of the attached attribute, its values can be specified by:

  • typing the values manually (Text, List, Customer/Vendor, Employee, Item, Purchase Invoice, Purchase Quote)
  • selecting them from a drop-down list (List, Directory)
  • selecting a parameter (Logic Value)
  • selecting from a built-in calendar (Date)
  • selecting a number with the help of arrows (Number)

Note
If an item was assigned with an attribute that has the parameter Edition in the section e-Shop selected, once the attribute definition is saved, the following message will be displayed: “Attributes set as editable in e-Shop have been defined for these items. Would you like to assign the definition of those attributes to the Sales Order Item?”. Selecting the option [Yes] will automatically assign a given attribute to the Sales Order Item (SO) object.

Multi-company attributes

In the case of multi-company attributes, presentation of attribute value, that is assigned to an object, depends on the level of company structure from the level of which the object is being edited.

In the parent company, on an object, by a multi-company attribute, there is an active option of expanding the nested list. Value presented in the column Value is assigned to parent company. Values defined for child companies are listed upon clicking on the button [+] located next to attribute name.

Multi-company attribute on an object from the level of the main company

In the case of multi-company and polyvalent attributes, a drop-down list of attribute values includes all the values defined for each company.

Multi-company polyvalent attribute on an object from the level of the main company

When detaching an attribute from an object which has values specified in other companies, an appropriate message will be displayed. If deletion is attribute is confirmed, it will be removed from object in the parent company and in all the child companies.

From the level of other centers of company structure, it is not possible to expand the list of attribute values of other companies. Presented attribute value is assigned to a company to which a user is logged in. In the case of multi-company and polyvalent attributes, those attribute values will be displayed, which are defined for a center to which a user is logged in.

If an attribute has a value which is attached also to another center of Company type, then such attribute cannot be deleted from object.

Multi-company attribute on an object from the level of a center

 

Periodic attributes

In the case of periodic attributes that are assigned to an object, it is possible to add values and to specify their validity periods. These values can be defined on the form opened upon clicking on the suspension points button […] in the column Value.

Value of a periodic attribute on an object

[hint] For periodic attributes it is not required to maintain continuity between defined periods. [/hint]

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