Creating Extended Attributes

Before you create an extended attribute, determine this information:

Tip:
Determining the extended attributes your organization needs and creating them when you initially configure Aprimo is a good idea.

For most objects, you can modify the layout of extended attributes to arrange them in a manner that is meaningful to your organization. If an object contains many extended attributes, customizing the layout can also make the object easier to navigate and edit.

After you create an extended attribute, it is immediately available for use. If you want to prevent other users from seeing the extended attribute until a later time, you can set its status to Inactive.

For information on how to enter information into extended attributes, see these topics:

For some objects, you can use system types to organize the extended attributes. System types help you categorize and define various objects, such as activities, attachments, digital assets, and invoices. Each system type corresponds to a specific attribute in an object, usually the Type attribute that appears on the object's Details tab. You manage system types in the System Types module in System Tools.

For these objects, you can create extended attributes and extended attribute sections that appear only when a specified type is selected.

Note:
If you create a type-specific extended attribute, you must place the attribute in a corresponding type-specific section.
  1. Create the system type to use for the extended attribute, if necessary.
  2. On the navigation column, point to System Administration, and click System Tools .
  3. On the navigation column, point to Configuration, and click Extended Attributes.
  4. Point to the object's action icon, and click View Extended Attributes.
  5. Click New.
  6. Complete the fields.
  7. Click Save.
    For most objects, the extended attribute is added to the default section. For more information, see Default Location of Extended Attributes.
  8. If you want to move the extended attribute from the default location, change its location.
    Tip:
    The Layout column on the View Extended Attributes page indicates whether the extended attributes have been included in a section for the object.
  9. On your servers, restart these features and services:
    • Internet Information Services (IIS)
    • Aprimo Scheduling Service
    • Aprimo Utility Service
    • Aprimo Workflow Service
    Caution:
    New extended attributes may not function correctly if you do not restart the services.