Attributes

What are attributes?

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Attributes are primarily used to describe the test objects. In addition, attributes can also be assigned to questions, whereby a relationship between test objects and questions can be established. Attributes can have different characteristics, from paint color to price, everything can be mapped.

How can I create a new attribute?

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To create a new attribute, please click on Master data in the left navigation and then on Attributes. Now click on the button in the upper right corner " + New attribute". Now please enter a name (mandatory field) as well as a description (mandatory field, often identical with name). Afterwards you have to choose a type. You can choose between text, number, drop-down list, calender week, date, active/inactive and value list (add predefined selection options), calendar week and date.

Afterwards please click on "Save". Now you have successfully created your first attribute.

How can I edit an attribute?

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To do this, please click on Master data in the navigation on the left side and then on Attributes. You will now see an overview of all attributes and can also search for attributes. If you have selected an attribute, you can access the editing window by double-clicking on the corresponding line or alternatively by clicking on the pencil icon.

Here you can now change the name (note: this must be unique!), the description, the attribute type and the setting as to whether the attribute should be hidden in the web tester and the app. The Name and Description fields can be freely changed without hesitation as long as the attribute is not yet used in any evaluations or tests. As soon as the attribute is used in one or more evaluations and tests, these fields are locked. However, by clicking on the lock symbol, the respective field can be unlocked and edited again if required.
 
Don't forget to click "Save" when you're done editing.

How do I delete an attribute?

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To delete an attribute, first navigate to Master Data -> Attributes. There you will find a list of all attributes. Now double-click on the corresponding attribute or click on the pencil symbol. Now you can click on "Delete" on the bottom left. Please wait a moment and then click again on the button that now says Confirm deletion. If the attribute is already in use, it can only be archived using the button at the bottom left and cannot be deleted.