Id

Required.  Enter a number that will uniquely identify this custom attribute in the system.

Data Length

Enter a numeric value to specify the maximum number of characters the attribute can be comprised of.

Data Type Code

Required.  Select from the drop-down list the type of data you want to use to categorize this attribute code.  Type the suspected value in the box and click the direct inquiry icon or click the lookup icon to search for and return the value to populate the box automatically.

Default Value

Enter the specific attribute name if you want to preselect an initial value when this attribute is used.  Click the add note  icon to view/edit/paste text in a new browser window, then click the continue button to return to the text entry field in the document.

Group Name

Enter a textual representation of the category by which this custom attribute is to be associated.

Label

Required.  The title of the field or text that represents the display of the attribute within the user interface.

Lookup Class

Select a classification of existing system lookups to associate this custom attribute with.  Use the drop-down menu by clicking the down arrow to display the list, and then click on an item in the list to highlight and select it to populate the box with your selection.

Lookup Return

Use the drop-down arrow to display the list from which you can click to select an item.  Your list selection appears in the field box to the right of the label.  Use the drop-down menu by clicking the down arrow to display the list, and then click on an item in the list to highlight and select it to populate the box with your selection.

Name

Required.  Enter a name for this custom attribute so that it has an identifiable textual name to go with the numeric identifier.