Attributes
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When searching for items within the Accounts module, R2 allows you to search by item attributes. The Attributes section is used for adding and editing the attribute types within R2. Attributes are applied to items through the item's Attribute Group. Attribute Groups are established through the Item edit window.
Attributes records can also be created through the Item edit window.
Attributes window
Figure 1.0: Attributes window
Attribute ID: To provide the unique attribute ID. This field is mandatory to fill.
R2 does not automatically generate Attribute IDs.
Description: To provide the unique attribute description. This field is mandatory to fill.
Unit: To enter the Unit on which the attribute is based. For example: If the attribute is the size of a computer monitor screen, the unit would be inches.
Data Type: To select the Data Type. This would be applicable while searching for items using attributes.
OK: To save the created attribute.
To add an item attribute
In R2 Launch Pad, Click Maintenance.
R2 displays the Maintenance Window.
Click Misc tab in the vertical tab panel , to switch to Misc module.
Click Attributes tab in the horizontal tab panel, to switch to Attributes section.
Click New icon to display 'Attributes' window as shown in Figure 1.0.
Enter the attribute ID and the description.
Enter a Unit on which the attribute is based. For example, if the attribute is the size of a computer monitor screen, the unit would be inches.
Select the Data Type . This would be applicable while searching for items using attributes.
Click OK. The Attributes dialog closes and the new attribute appears in the attribute listing.
To edit an existing attribute
In R2 Launch Pad, click Maintenance.
R2 displays the Maintenance window.
Click Misc tab in the vertical tab panel , to switch to Misc module.
Click Attributes tab in the horizontal tab panel, to switch to Attributes section.
Search for an Attribute or open the entire Attribute database, a list of attributes is displayed.
Double click the Attribute you wish to edit.
The Attributes window opens, displaying the selected attribute's information.
Update attribute information, if any.
Click OK to save the changes.