Creating Attributes
Attributes are used to create structured metadata that can be reused across Entities.
There are three ways to create an Attribute using the Metadatify platform UI:
- Use the Create Portal to begin creating a new Attribute. Select "Create" under the "Workspace" section of the navigation bar, and click "Create" within the Attribute card.
- Directly begin creating a new Attribute via the "Attributes" listing page. Select "Attributes" under the "View" section of the navigation bar.
- When editing an Entity and adding a new Attribute, the "Save as Attribute" button is shown below the Attribute input fields.
Required Fields
Name: A name must be specified for each Attribute. The names do not have to be unique, however unique names are strongly encouraged. There are no character restrictions for names.
Description: A description of the Attribute.
Values: A set of values assigned to the Attribute. Values must be named, however they are not required to have data associated with them. In some cases, it may be useful to have pre-filled data assigned to a value.
| Value | Data Type |
|---|---|
| Date | A date and timestamp |
| Text | A short string of text |
| Number | A numeric value, floating point or integer |
| URL | A URL to an external platform |
| Entity | Another existing Entity |
| Select | A drop-down menu with custom options |