View object attributes in the IDE

Within the System Platform IDE, you can view the attributes in an object. This lets you see what attributes are available.

To view the attributes in a selected object

1. Select an object.

2. On the Home ribbon, in the Edit area, select Properties.

3. To see the references for the selected object, select the Attributes tab.

   

   This page shows the selected attributes for the object, the current attribute values, and locked and security status. The information shown depends on whether Configuration and Runtime or Runtime only is selected.:

   AttributeName

   The name of the attribute.

   Value

   Shows the value of the attribute.

   Locked/Unlocked

   Shows if the attribute is locked or unlocked

   Security

   Shows the current security setting, if any.

4. To filter the view, select one or more of the following:

   • Configuration and Runtime: Select to show both configuration and run-time attributes for the selected object.

   • Runtime only: Select to show only run-time attributes for the selected object.

   • Include hidden: Select to show hidden attributes for the selected object.

5. When you are done, select Close.