Assign attributes to an entity

An attribute is an additional user-defined property. You can assign attributes to an entity that allows operators to provide additional information about the entity.

Physical entity attributes must first be created using the Attributes module. See Attributes.

Assign attributes to an entity

1. In the entity tree, select the entity.

2. Select in the Attributes tab.

3. Do one of the following:

   • On the Current View ribbon, select Add.

   • Right-click in the Attributes tab, and then select Add.

   The Add attributes dialog box appears. Entity attributes that have not been assigned to the entity are listed.

   

4. Select the attributes to assign to the entity, and then select OK.

   The attributes are added to the Attributes tab.

   

5. For each attribute, enter a value specific to this entity and optionally add a note.

6. Save the changes.

Remove an attribute from the entity

7. Right-click the attribute and select Delete.

   You are prompted to confirm the deletion.

8. Select Yes.