Set limit attribute traits

Set up to seven limit traits for an attribute template or an element attribute to enable users to define the expected range of a process variable or a measurement.

1. Choose from the following actions:

   To set a limit trait for an ...	Do this ...
   Attribute template	In the Library browser, select an element template. In the viewer, click the Attribute Templates tab.
   Element attribute	In the Elements browser, select an element. In the viewer, click the Attributes tab.

2. Select the attribute for which you want to set one or more limit traits.

3. Choose one of the following actions:

   • Right-click and click Limits.

   • At the bottom of the configuration area, click the Limits link.

4. In the Limits window, select the check box beside the limit trait you want to set.

5. In Attribute, choose one of the following actions:

   • Leave the default attribute name as is.

   • Replace the default attribute name with a revised name of your choice.

   • If a child attribute already exists that you want to assign to the limit trait, select it from the drop-down list.

   Note: Limit attribute traits that have already been defined are displayed in bold typeface.

6. Choose from the following actions:

   To set a ...	Do this ...
   Value for the limit trait	In Value, enter a limit value.
   Value for the limit trait from a data reference	In Data Reference, select a data reference type. In Settings, click to configure the data reference. Note: The source UOM of a data reference can be different from that of the parent attribute. Click OK to close the data reference window. The result of the evaluated data reference is displayed.

7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 to set values for other limit traits.

8. Click OK when your list of limit traits for the selected parent attribute is complete.