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Attribute

This table describes how to work with an attribute for data modeling before transformation:

Step

Description

P

E

Objects

Considerations

1

Add an attribute.

M

S

Entity type

To change the default permitted value, you must scope the entity type with Delete protection.

2.

Transfer (move from one entity type to another

D

D

Source entity type

An attribute or relationship that is referenced in a view of an entity type cannot be deleted. The Object Cross Reference Delete Prevention report identifies scoping objects needed to define a subset that contains all references.

 

 

M

S

Target entity type

 

3.

Copy from one entity type to another

A

D

Source entity type

 

 

 

M

S

Target entity type

 

4.

Detail an attribute property.

M

S

Entity type

An attribute or relationship that is referenced in a view of an entity type cannot be deleted. The Object Cross Reference Delete Prevention report identifies scoping objects needed to define a subset that contains all references.

5.

Delete an attribute

D

D

Entity type

An attribute or relationship that is referenced in a view of an entity type cannot be deleted. The Object Cross Reference Delete Prevention report identifies scoping objects needed to define a subset that contains all references.