Attribute Editor

Attributes are used to conditionally override Configurations and Settings, and are one of the ways detailed customizations can be defined in BimlFlex. They can also be used to extend the metadata model for bespoke coding requirements.

Attributes are created as a result of specifically defining an override in either configuration or settings, for example by enabling a global setting but excluding specific objects from it. Attributes can be viewed and modified in the Attribute Editor in the BimlFlex Application.

The attribute editor provides an alternative view using the Treeview, at object level, on the specific overrides that apply to the data solution.

Overview

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Detailed descriptions of all Attribute Editor fields and options are available in the Reference Documentation.

Action Buttons

Icon	Action	Description
	Add	This will add an attribute to the current Project.
	Filter	This will allow users to search for existing Attributes based on key words and search terms.
	Collapse	This will allow users to collapse the existing Attributes pane.
	Expand	This will allow users to expand the existing Attributes pane.
	Save	Saves any changes made in the form. The Save button is will only enabled if there are unsaved changes in the form and no major validation errors.
	Discard	This will Discard any unsaved changes and revert to last saved form.
	Archive	This will hard delete the selected Attribute. This will result in the physical removal of the selected record from the metadata database. The data will no longer be accessible by the BimlFlex Applicationand will require a Database Administrator to restore, if possible. Clicking Archive will create an Archive Attribute Dialog.
	Duplicate	This will create a duplicate of the selected Attribute. A Duplicate Attribute dialog will appear asking for a new name. A new Attribute will be created using all of the selected Attribute's properties.
	Deleted	This will soft delete the currently selected Attribute. This will remove the Attribute from processing and validation.

Attribute Editor Fields

The fields available in the Attribute form change depending on the selected Attribute Type. The Attribute Type defines the scope of the BimlFlex process that the Attribute is applied to.

Defining Attribute Scope

These are the different fields required to define the scope of the Attribute in BimlFlex.

Attribute Type (Scope)	Applies To
Batch	Batch
Column	Connection, Object, Column
Connection	Connection
Customer	Everything
Object	Connection, Object
Project	Project

Additional Dialogs

Archive Attribute Dialog

Confirmation box warning against the dangers of archiving. You are required to confirm by both the check box and the Ok button.

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Archiving is a permanent removal of the selected entity from its associated table in the BimlFlex Database. The best practice is to first use the Deleted flag (soft delete) as an indication that the connection may need to be removed.

Duplicate Attribute Dialog

This will create a copy of the selected Attribute and properties. A unique name is required.

Allowed Values

Attribute Types

Attribute Types are applied using the Attribute Editor and govern the scope for which the Attribute is applied. Selecting the attribute type will then show available options for the selected type.

The following options are available:

Attribute Type	Code	Description
Batch	BAT	A Batch in the BimlFlex App.
Column	COL	A Column in the BimlFlex App.
Connection	CON	A Connection in the BimlFlex App.
Customer	CUS	A Customer in the BimlFlex App.
Object	OBJ	An Object in the BimlFlex App.
Project	PRJ	A Project in the BimlFlex App.