How to Manage Attributes

You can easily create, edit, delete, import, and export attributes from the CMS.

Create an Attribute

1. On the CMS dashboard, select Attributes in the sidebar. Every attribute appears in a searchable table.

2. Select + Add. The attribute creation row appears at the top of the table.

3. Fill in the required fields, then select Save.

When you add an Attribute, it automatically adds to the highest hierarchy level and becomes available at all the other levels.

Field Title	Type	Description
Name	Input	The name of the Attribute, should be unique.
Type	Single selection dropdown	The Attribute type, there are following options: String - to be deprecated as the functionality was replaced by Character Type Character - text message, e.g. text, phone number, email, URL etc. Boolean - YES/NO value Integer - number Image - please see the Images section for details Wysiwig - formatted text, text at the SubCon Site pages will look exactly how it looks in WYSIWIG editor
Active	Toggle	Active Attribute will be consumed by the apps while NOT Active Attribute wouldn’t be displayed at in the apps; default=Off
SystemRequired	Toggle	Required for the system to work correctly, cannot be deleted
Value	Depends on the Type selected	The value of the Attribute

Edit an Attribute

1. From the CMS, select Attributes in the sidebar. Every attribute appears in a searchable table.

2. Navigate to the desired attribute in the table (a search bar is available), then select Edit.

3. Edit your desired fields, then select Save.

Delete an Attribute

1. From the CMS, select Attributes in the sidebar. Every attribute appears in a searchable table.

2. Navigate to the desired attribute in the table (a search bar is available), then select Delete.

3. Confirm your decision and select Confirm. The attribute is removed from the table.

Import Attributes

This tool is for all the attributes, and will override existing attributes if used.

1. From the CMS, select Attributes in the sidebar.

2. Select the Options drop-down, and choose Import. The import dialogue appears.

3. Select the Select File button, then choose an XML file to upload. Note: Currently, this system only consumes XML.

4. Select Import, then confirm that you have selected the correct file and select Import.

Export Attributes

1. From the CMS, select Attributes in the sidebar.

2. Select the Options drop-down, and choose Export.

3. Choose how or where you would like to save your exported XML.