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Create a String Attribute

Create a string (text) attribute to let users enter more detailed information about an object. For example, the Description field on a project Create page allows users to describe the purpose and goal of the project or include any additional project details.

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

   Specifies the data type for the field. Select String.

   Values:

   • String. Creates a field with a maximum of 2,000 characters.
   • Large String. Creates a field with an unlimited number of characters.
   • Note: When you use the Large String data type, you cannot display the large string attributes in list filter views. In addition, you cannot sort large string attributes.

   Default Value

   Specifies the default value for the attribute.

   Maximum Size

   Defines the maximum size of the attribute up to 2,000 characters.

   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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