Manage attribute types

You can create, edit, and delete attribute types.

Common prerequisites

You have a global role with the Product Rights > System administration global permission.

Create an attribute type

You can create a new attribute type if the out-of-the-box attribute types don't meet your needs.

1. On the main toolbar, click → Settings.
   The Settings page opens.
2. Click the Operating model tab.
   Operating Model settings are shown.
3. In the left pane, click Attribute types.
   A table is shown.
   
4. Click Add.
   The Create attribute type dialog box appears.
5. Enter the required information.
   

   Field	Description
   Name	Unique name to identify the attribute type.
   Description (optional)	Description for the attribute type.
   Kind	Kind of information that the attributes of this type can contain.

6. Click Create.

What's next

You can now assign the attribute type to an asset type.

Edit an attribute type

You can edit the name and description of any attribute type.

1. On the main toolbar, click → Settings.
   The Settings page opens.
2. Click the Operating model tab.
   Operating Model settings are shown.
3. In the left pane, click Attribute types.
   A table is shown.
   
4. In the Name or Description column of the attribute type, double-click the current value, edit it, and then click .

Delete an attribute type

Note System-managed attribute types can't be deleted.

You can delete a custom attribute type.

1. On the main toolbar, click → Settings.
   The Settings page opens.
2. Click the Operating model tab.
   Operating Model settings are shown.
3. In the left pane, click Attribute types.
   A table is shown.
   
4. In the Actions column of the attribute type you want to delete, click .
   The Delete this attribute type dialog box appears.
5. Click Delete.