Attributes: Composite MDM dictionary

Composite MDM dictionary mandatory attributes that cannot be deleted. When creating a composite MDM dictionary, the Attributes page already contains a minimum set of system attributes:

Key (KEY). Composite MDM dictionaries support element keys within the range 0-2 billions.

Name (NAME). A value by formula can be created for the Name attribute.

Order (ORD).
Owner (PARENT_KEY). The attribute is added automatically on selecting the Elements have Hierarchy checkbox.
Source Dictionary (SOURCEDICTIONARY). The attribute stores source dictionary key (KEY). It is filled in automatically.
Source Element (SOURCEELEMENT). The attribute stores key (KEY) of source dictionary element. It is filled in automatically.
Version (VERSION). The attribute is added automatically on selecting the Elements can Change in Time checkbox.
Start Date (INDATE). The attribute is added automatically on selecting the Elements can Change in Time checkbox. The default start date is 01.01.1900.
End Date (OUTDATE). The attribute is added automatically on selecting the Elements can Change in Time checkbox. The default end date is 31.12.2999.
Hide (HIDDEN). The attribute is added automatically on selecting the Elements have Hidden Attribute checkbox.
Read Permission (READACCESS). The attribute is added automatically on selecting the Elements have Discretionary Access Permissions checkbox.
Edit Permission (WRITEACCESS). The attribute is added automatically on selecting the Elements have Discretionary Access Permissions checkbox.
Delete Permission (DELETEACCESS). The attribute is added automatically on selecting the Elements have Discretionary Access Permissions checkbox.
Permission to Edit Permissions (ACCESSACCESS). The attribute is added automatically on selecting the Elements have Discretionary Access Permissions checkbox.
Mandatory Access Control (MANDATORYACCESS). The attribute is added automatically on selecting the Elements have Discretionary Access Permissions checkbox.

All system attributes on the Attributes page are highlighted in green. The set of system attributes may vary depending on the parameters specified on the Description page.

Dictionary attributes created by the user:

General. They are used to create dictionary fields.
Imported. They are used to create dictionary fields, which values are imported from a linked dictionary.

NOTE. When working with data analysis and building reports tools data cannot be saved to dictionaries with multiple values of imported attribute.

To add a dictionary attribute:

Select the Add > General Attribute item to create a general attribute. The Attribute Properties dialog box opens.
Select the Add > Imported Attribute item to create an imported attribute. The Imported Attribute Properties dialog box opens.

The selected type of attribute will be added to the dictionary.

NOTE. An imported attribute can be created if the dictionary is linked with another dictionary.

To edit properties of the selected dictionary attribute, click the Edit button.

Make necessary changes in the Attribute Properties or Imported Attribute Properties dialog box.

One can also change attribute fields on the Attributes page of the dictionary wizard.

To reorder attributes in the dictionary list, drag the required attributes to the required position.

After attributes are reordered, fields of the current dictionary are automatically reordered.

To delete the selected attribute, click the Delete button.

A confirmation to execute the operation is requested. To delete the attribute that is used in the parameter, unique or non-unique key, first, delete the parameter or key.

To change the number of displayed properties, click the Settings button and select or deselect the checkbox next to property names.

Attributes

Operations with Dictionary Attributes