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Add an Attribute Definition

You use the Definition tab in the Attribute Editor to enter a definition for a selected attribute. The definition serves as internal documentation for your model. In a logical/physical model, or when you derive a physical model from a logical model, the definition migrates to the physical side as a comment.

To add an attribute definition

1. Right-click the entity that contains the attribute to which you want to add a definition and click Attribute Properties.

   The Attribute Editor opens.

2. Select the attribute name in the Navigation Grid for which you want to add a definition and click the Definition tab.
3. Enter or edit the definition text for the attribute. Use the toolbar to cut, copy, or paste text, open the Text Editor, or check spelling.
4. Click Close.

   The attribute definition is saved and the Attribute Editor closes.

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