Related attributes – novomind iPIM Documentation

In the “Related attributes” tab you can relate subordinate attributes to attributes which possess the attribute type “Meta attribute” or “Complex”. Compatible attributes are those which possess the scope “Meta attribute definition” respectively “Complex attribute definition” assigned to them.

User interface

Selection menu: Menu that is used to select an attribute.

CREATE: Button that is used to create an empty attribute dataset (deactivated in this tab).

Delete (): Button that is used to delete the called-up attribute.

Tab bar: Tab list to access the various parts of the attribute configuration.

Free-text search: Search field for entering a search term by which the related attributes listed in the table are filtered.

Reset (): Button that is used to reset the free-text search.

Related attributes: Table that lists the related attributes.

: Customized button to which the various actions from the action menu can be allocated so that you do not have to call them up via the action menu whenever you want to use them. The respective actions can be allocated to the button via drag & drop. And they can be removed in the same way. Each allocation of actions only applies to the logged-in user.

REMOVE: Button to resolve selected attribute relations. Click here to learn more.

CREATE: Button to call up the dialog box where you can choose attributes to relate. Click here to learn more.

Relate attributes

In order to relate a subordinate attribute to a particular attribute, proceed as follows:

First select the attribute as described here.
Click on the CREATE button in the footer to call up the corresponding dialog box.

Select the desired attributes:
- In order to select an attribute, transfer it from the left column to the right column. To do this, click on the attribute.
- In order to deselect an attribute, transfer it from the right column back to the left column. To do this, click on the attribute.

In order to finish the process, click on the APPLY button. A success message is shown. And the selected attributes now appear in the list of related attributes.
In order to cancel the process, click on the CANCEL button.

Click here to learn more about the handling of the dialog box for selecting attributes.
In some sections, the button for calling up the dialog box possesses the button. Via this button you can call up attribute profiles with a pre-selected group of attributes directly. Click here to learn more.
Using the icon and the icon you can transfer all the attributes from one column to the other column at once.

Edit attribute relation properties

In order to edit attribute relation properties, proceed as follows:

Select the respective attribute as described here. Following this, the related attributes are shown in the table.
Double-click in the table cell you want to edit.
Make the desired changes and leave the table cell.
Possibly make further changes to other table cells.

In order to save your changes, click on the SAVE button. A success message is shown.
In order to cancel the process, click on the CANCEL button.

Revoke related attributes from attributes

In order to revoke a related attribute from an attribute, proceed as follows:

Select the respective attribute as described here. Following this, the related attributes are shown in the table.
Tick the attribute which you want to revoke from the selected attribute.
Click on the REMOVE button in the footer. Following this, the button appears.
Click on the CLICK TO CONFIRM button to confirm the revoking of the attribute. If the process was successful, a corresponding message will appear and the revoked attribute will vanish from the list of the related attributes.

FAQ

What is the “Related attributes” tab used for?

In the “Related attributes” tab, child attributes can be assigned to attributes of the “Meta-Attribute” or “Complex” type. Attributes to which the “Meta attribute definition” or “Complex attribute definition” section is assigned can be related.