Defining an attribute

To define an attribute, you assign it a name and associate it with an element and object type. Optionally, you can assign a range of values and a company group to the attribute.

Attribute

Element

Where can I use attributes?

Valid attribute value ranges

To associate a user-defined element with an attribute, you must define the element first.

Define an attribute

  1. Access Attribute (MX00.1).
  2. Define the attribute. Specify this information:
    Attribute

    The attribute's name.

    Column Heading

    You can type a column heading for reports where this attribute is used.

    Element Name

    This is a required field. You can associate a Lawson-defined element or a user-defined element with a user-defined attribute.

    Objects button

    Click this button to open the Associate Attribute to Objects subform and assign the ASSET object type to the attribute.

    Note: You can also limit the use of the attribute to a company group within the ASSET object type.
    From Value/Thru Value fields

    You can assign a range or ranges of values to the attribute.

    • If you assign value limits, the values you specify within Asset Management must fall within the limits.

    • If you leave these fields blank, all the values valid for the data type and size are acceptable.

Report and inquiries

To Use
View a listing of attributes Attribute Listing (MX201)