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Create a Date Attribute

Create a date attribute to provide a field where users can enter a date or can select a date by clicking a calendar icon. For example, you can provide fields for the Start Date or End Date attributes on the project schedule page.

Follow these steps:

1. Open Administration, and from Studio, click Objects.
2. Click the name of the object.
3. Click Attributes.
4. Click New.
5. Complete the requested information. The following fields require explanation:

   Partition

   Specifies the partition to associate with the attribute.

   Partition Association Mode

   Specifies which partitions can include the attribute, in addition to the selected partition.

   Data Type

   Defines the data type for the field. Select Date.

   Validation From

   Specifies the earliest date to include in the date attribute. Select Rolling Date or Specific Date and the specific values that you want for your selection. If needed, specify the hour and minute.

   Validation To

   Specifies the latest date to include in the date attribute. Select Rolling Date or Specific Date and the specific values that you want for your selection. If needed, specify the hour and minute.

   Default Date

   Specifies the default date for the date attribute. Select Rolling Date or Specific Date and the specific values that you want for your selection. If needed, specify the hour and minute.

   Populate Null Values with the Default

   Specifies whether to populate existing objects automatically with the default value.

   Value Required

   Specifies whether a value is required for the attribute.

   Presence Required

   Specifies that the attribute always appears in the Edit Properties view.

6. Save your changes.

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