Use the following procedure to create an Attribute from the Attribute Setup page:

1.  Select Attributes from the Setup > Global menu. The Attributes page is displayed.

2.  Click Create Attribute.

3.  Enter or select information in the fields provided.

•     Name: Enter a unique name for the Attribute.

•     Data Type: Select a Data Type for the Attribute. Select one of the following options:

o  Date: A Date-type Attribute is used to store a date (such as a Patron application date).

o  Integer: An Integer-type Attribute is used to enter whole numbers. Values may include negative whole numbers.

o  Numeric: A Numeric-type Attribute can be used to store numeric values with a decimal point. Values may include negative numbers.

o  String: A String-type attribte is used to store text and/or numbers such as an address or a patron’s room assignment choice.

o  Yes/No: A Yes/No-type Attribute allows only a “Yes” or “No” value for the Attribute.

•     Usage: Select which areas of ResCenter will use the Attribute. Select from Patron and/or Facility. When both are checked, shared Patron and Facility Attributes can be used to compare values between patrons and facilities for housing assignments.

•     Groups: Use the menu to select one or more Attribute Groups to categorize the Attribute.  Attribute Groups are configured via Setup > Global > Attribute Groups module.

•     Show: Select the checkbox to define whether the Attribute will be available in the Patron and Facilities modules, Patron Advanced Find, and Facility Advanced Find.

4.  Continue to Add Attribute Values, or click Save to save the attribute and return to the Attributes grid.