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Attach a Custom Attribute

Custom Attributes can be attached to contract templates, contracts, resources, resource groups and service definitions. When attaching a custom attribute to one of these entities, the custom attribute is attached to all entity types.

You can add a default value when defining the custom attribute or when assigning the attribute to the entity.

To attach a custom attribute

1. In the Custom Attribute Details page, under Attachments, click Add New.

   The Custom Attributes Attachments grid opens.

2. In the Entity column, select the entity to which you want to attach the custom attribute.

   Note: The Hyperlink value type can only be attached to contract templates, contracts or service definitions.

3. In the Type column, select the entity Type.

   Note: You cannot attach a custom attribute to a single resource or resource group. However, you can attach a custom attribute to all resources of a certain resource type.

4. Select the Mandatory check box, if the attribute value is required.
5. Enter a default value.
6. Click Save.
7. Click Save.

   A notification dialog box opens.

8. Click Cancel to return to the Services page without saving.

Note: When a new attachment attribute is saved, it is automatically added to all of the entity instances. The field is added as an empty field and is displayed empty.