Adding attributes to DSV documents

  1. Select Document > DSV.
  2. Click the Attribute hyperlink of the DSV document.
  3. Click Add.
  4. Specify this information:
    Name
    Specify a unique name that identifies the attribute. Valid characters are a-z, A-Z, and 0-9. The first character should be a lowercase letter. The maximum length is 15 characters.
    Description
    Provide a description of the attribute.
    Data Type
    Select the data type of the attribute. These are the possible values:
    • Alphanumeric - contains letters, numbers, and other characters.
    • Number - contains numbers.
    • Date - contains a date and time value.
    Document Reference
    Optionally, for the CSV document type, select the check box if the attribute will serve as a reference to other input documents for generation of an output business document.
  5. To add an attribute to an EBCDIC type, these values are required:
    Starting Index
    Specify the starting index of the attribute. Maximum is 255. Should not be more than the number of characters.
    Number of Characters
    Specify the length of the attribute, counting the characters from the starting index.
  6. Click Save.