Attributes

The Attributes section allows you to create, delete, edit, and restore attributes.

An attribute is a basic element that describes a product characteristic. Attributes allow for detailed descriptions of products in the PIM system.

Existing attributes are displayed in the workspace of the section as a list.

Description of the attribute list fields

Field Name	Description
ID	Unique identifier of the attribute in the PIM system database
Category	Name of the attribute
Unit of Measure	Units of measure for the value of the corresponding attribute
Type	Data type for the value of the corresponding attribute
Group	Group of attributes for the corresponding attribute
Active	Current status of the attributes in the system, allows distinguishing between active (available for use) and inactive (temporarily disabled) elements in the PIM system database
Translations	Availability of localizations for the values of the name and unit of measure fields for the corresponding attribute, can have values: RU, EN, etc.

Creating Attributes

1. Go to the Attributes settings section.
2. Click the Add button.
3. Fill out the Create Attribute form:
   1. Group selection field: allows you to select a group of attributes for the corresponding attribute. Choose a group attribute value from the proposed list.
   2. Type selection field: allows you to select a data type for the attribute value from the list (string, integer, selection, multiple selection, floating point number, boolean, money). Choose a data type for the attribute value from the proposed list.
   3. Code input field (optional): can be used by external systems to filter attributes by code. Not filled in by the user.
   4. Active toggle: determines the current status of the attribute in the system. Default value is "Active". Set the desired value.
   5. Additional tab panel:
      • Default:
        • Name input field (required): defines the name of the attribute. Enter the name of the attribute.
        • Unit of Measure input field (required): enter the unit of measure for the attribute.
      • Language tabs: determine the availability of translations for the values of the name and unit of measure fields for the selected locale. Fill out the language tabs if necessary.
4. To create a new attribute, click Save, to cancel click Back.

Upon successful creation of the attribute, the newly created attribute will appear in the attribute list.

Editing Attributes

1. Go to the Attributes settings section.
2. In the workspace of the section, find the desired entry and click Edit.
3. Edit the form:
   1. Group selection field: allows you to select a group of attributes for the corresponding attribute. Choose a group attribute value from the proposed list.
   2. Type selection field: allows you to select a data type for the attribute value from the list (string, integer, selection, multiple selection, floating point number, boolean, money). Choose a data type for the attribute value from the proposed list.
   3. Code input field (optional): can be used by external systems to filter attributes by code. Not filled in by the user.
   4. Active toggle: determines the current status of the attribute in the system. Default value is "Active". Set the desired value.
   5. Additional tab panel:
      • Default:
        • Name input field (required): defines the name of the attribute. Enter the name of the attribute.
        • Unit of Measure input field (required): enter the unit of measure for the attribute.
      • Language tabs: determine the availability of translations for the values of the name and unit of measure fields for the selected locale. Fill out the language tabs if necessary.

Deleting Attributes

1. Go to the Attributes settings section.
2. In the workspace of the section, find the desired entry and click Edit.
3. Click Delete. To confirm the deletion, click Confirm, to cancel the deletion click Cancel.

Upon successful operation, the deleted attribute will disappear from the section list.

Restoring Attributes

1. Go to the Attributes settings section.
2. In the workspace of the section, enable the Show Deleted toggle.
3. In the workspace of the section, click Edit for the selected attribute entry, then click Restore.

Upon successful restoration, the restored attribute will appear in the section list.

Filtering and Searching for Attributes

Go to the Attributes settings section:

• To search for the required attribute, enter the attribute name in the Search field.

  Upon successful search, the corresponding attribute will appear in the attribute list.

• To filter attributes, click the Filters button, then click Attribute Groups.

  • In the Select field, choose the necessary attribute group.
    

Note: The field for selecting attribute groups supports the ability to select multiple values.

Upon successful filtering, attributes from the selected groups will appear in the section list.

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