Attribute Type Settings

This topic describes the settings used by the different types of attributes (for profiles or otherwise). Use this to guide you when creating or modifying attributes.

The types of attributes are as follows:

Date/Calendar Settings

The following settings are displayed for Date/Calendar attributes only.

Name

Description

Minimum Date

(Optional). Specifies the earliest date that can be used for this attribute.

Maximum Date

(Optional). Specifies the latest date that can be used for this attribute.

Default Date

(Optional). Specifies a default date for this attribute.


Decimal Number Settings

The following settings are displayed for Decimal Number attributes only.

Name

Description

Minimum Value

(Optional). Specifies the minimum value for this attribute.

Maximum Value

(Optional). Specifies the maximum value for this attribute.

Default Value

(Optional). Specifies the default value for this attribute.


Profile Reference Settings

You can select an existing profile as an attribute of another profile. For example to associate an address or organization to a customer. The following settings are displayed for Profile Reference attributes only.

Name

Description

Profile Name

Specifies the name of the Profile that is being referenced.

Number of Profiles Allowed

Specifies whether or not the Profile can have more than one instance of this attribute. An example of this would be a customer profile having multiple addresses (for example, shipping and billing).


Lookup Settings

The following settings are displayed for Lookup attributes only.

Name

Description

Allow multiple selections

Specifies whether this attribute will allow you to select a single option only or multiple options.

Lookup Name

Specifies the name of the lookup that is being referenced.

Default Selection

(Optional). Specifies the default value(s) for this attribute.


Text Settings

The following settings are displayed for Text attributes only.

Name

Description

Minimum Length

(Optional). Specifies the minimum number of characters for this field.

Maximum Length

(Optional). Specifies the maximum number of characters for this field.


Whole Number Settings

The following settings are displayed for Whole Number attributes only.

Name

Description

Minimum Value

(Optional). Specifies the minimum value for this attribute.

Maximum Value

(Optional). Specifies the maximum value for this attribute.

Default Value

(Optional). Specifies the default value for this attribute.


Yes/No Choice Settings

The following settings are displayed for Yes/No Choice attributes only.

Name

Description

Is the option selected by default?

Specifies the default value for this attribute.


REFERENCES

 
Manage Profile Attributes
Attribute Details Panel
Profile Attribute Details Panel