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Create a Number Attribute

Create a number attribute that lets users enter a numeric value in a field. For example, the Priority field on the project Create page lets users prioritize a project using a numeric value where a higher number indicates a higher priority.

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 Number.

   Validation Range

   Defines the range of values that is allowed for the attribute. Enter the lowest value in the first box and the highest value in the second box.

   Decimal Places

   Defines the number of decimal places to return for the attribute. To specify the attribute as an integer, enter a zero (0).

   Show as Percent

   Indicates if the value entered in the field displays as a percent.

   Default Value

   Specifies the default value for the attribute.

   Populate Null Values with the Default

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

   Presence Required

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

6. (Optional) To display the field in color or as an icon, complete the following steps in the Display Mappings section:
   1. In the Type field, select Color or Icon.
   2. Select the appropriate color or icon.
   3. Enter a brief description of the color or icon representation in the Description field.
   4. Enter a number for the beginning of the range that the color or icon represents in the From field.
   5. Enter a number for the end of the range that the color or icon represents in the To field.

   Repeat this step to define any other ranges of numbers that to color-code or represent by an icon.

7. Save your changes.

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