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Add an Attribute

You can add an attribute to the data synchronization configuration file. You can also change an existing attribute in the file by editing an existing statement.

Follow these steps:

1. Create a SamField node by adding the following statement under the existing SamField nodes:

   <SamField apmattribute="attribute_name" samattribute="attribute_name" />
   

   Note: Perform the following steps to identify the values that are needed for this statement.

2. Execute the following query on the CA APM database using a database client tool:

   select class_name, attribute_name, table_name, field_name 
   from arg_attribute_def where class_name='object_name';
   

3. In the query results, copy the attribute_name value that was generated in the previous step. Paste this value in your new SamField node statement as the apmattribute value.
4. Access the CA Software Asset Manager Administration Manual, Data Imports chapter, and locate the field tables in the Formats section.
5. Copy the appropriate field name and paste it in your new SamField node statement as the samattribute value.

   Note: For help with selecting the appropriate CA SAM fields, contact CA Services.