Attribute Model Overview

Attribute Model Overview is an M3 Experience Designer application that provides a single place to view and manage attributes. It consolidates attribute-related information, such as model lines, values, priorities, default values, and language descriptions, into one screen so that you can easily view and manage attribute setups. The application includes a list of available attribute models and several detailed grids and toolbar actions. You can review key details about an attribute model and access related actions by using the data grids and toolbar actions.

User stories

Product managers and other roles that are responsible for managing attributes need a platform that enables them to view and manage connected attributes, priorities, and default settings for attribute models.

M3 Business Engine configuration

M3 Business Engine (BE) configuration is required for the Attribute Model Overview application to function properly. You must set up attribute models in 'Attribute Model. Open' (ATS050) to display data in the application.

See specific configurations per component in Components section.

Application authorization

You must have authorization to use the required M3 BE functions and API transactions before you access and run the M3 Experience Designer application.

This table shows the functions and transactions used in the Attribute Model Overview application:


Function or API	Transaction	Information category	View
ATS050MI	LstAttrModel
ATS020MI	LstAttrValue
ATS050MI	LstAttrModLang
ATS030MI	LstDefaultVal
LISTMI	LstDataAsCSV	M3_LIST_MAMOLI	M3_01_01
LISTMI	LstDataAsCSV	M3_LIST_MATDAM	M3_01_01

How to use the application

The Attribute Model Overview application provides a consolidated view of attribute models and values. You can select attribute models, view connected attributes, and manage attribute values, defaults, and language-specific descriptions.

Browse and select an attribute model

Use the index list to filter and select an attribute model. Specify a value in the search field and press Enter or use the lookup. When you select a model from the list, the data is loaded in Model Lines and Model Language data grids.

Review connected attributes

In Model Lines, an overview of the attributes connected to the selected model is provided. The overview includes 'Attribute ID', 'Text', 'Attribute Type', 'Sequence Number', and 'Default Value', and shows additional information such as the display group and controlling object. Use sort and filter in the column headers to navigate the list. When you select a model line, the Manage attribute matrix toolbar button is enabled, and, when you click the button, 'Attribute Matrix. Open' (ATS020) opens.

View attribute values

The Attribute Values data grid shows attribute values, such as sequence number, attribute value ranges, numeric multiples, and discontinued date for the selected model line. When you select a model line in Model Lines, the data grid is populated. Use sort and filter in the column headers to navigate the list.

Manage default values

Priority and Priority Default Values provide an overview of the priority and default values that are defined for the attribute. To view the default values, select a record in Priority data grid, and the associated default values are listed in the Priority Default Values data grid. Select another record in the Model Lines data grid to view default values for other attributes.

To manage default values, click Manage default values on the toolbar to open 'Attribute Matrix. Enter Default Values' (ATS030).

Manage language descriptions

The Model Language data grid shows a list of language‑dependent descriptions related to the selected attribute model. Use this data grid to view language details and access the 'Attribute Model. Enter Name/Languages' (ATS053) through the Manage model language button on the toolbar to manage language-dependent descriptions.

Manage attribute model

In the application header, you can access related programs to manage the selected attribute model, view where the attribute model is used, and manage connected attributes by using these toolbar buttons:

Manage Attribute Model: Opens (ATS050).
Where used: Opens 'Config Comp Analysis. Display Where-used' (PDS630).
Connect Attributes: Opens 'Attribute Model. Connect Attributes' (ATS051).

Components

This table shows the details for each of the components in the Attribute Model Overview application:


Component	Component details
Application header	Component ID: appHeader Purpose: Shows the main application header and title.
Index list	Component ID: IndexList_AttributeModels Purpose: Shows a selectable list of attribute models. M3BE data used: 'Attribute Model. Open' (ATS050) Data services used: List_AttributeModels
Model Lines data grid	Component ID: DataGrid_ModelLines Purpose: Shows the attribute model lines. M3BE data used: 'Attribute Model. Connect Attributes' (ATS051) Data services used: ListMI_AttributeModelLines
Attribute Values data grid	Component ID: DataGrid_AttributeValues Purpose: Shows the attribute values for the selected attribute. M3BE data used: 'Attribute Matrix. Open' (ATS020) Data services used: List_AttributeValues
Priority data grid	Component ID: DataGrid_Priority Purpose: Lists priorities. M3BE data used: 'Attribute Matrix. Enter Default Values' (ATS030) Data services used: ListMI_AttributePriority
Priority Default Values data grid	Component ID: DataGrid_PriorityDefaults Purpose: Shows default values for attributes. M3BE data used: 'Attribute Matrix. Enter Default Values' (ATS030) Data services used: List_PriorityDefaultValues
Model Language data grid	Component ID: DataGrid_ModelLanguage Purpose: Shows language-dependent descriptions. M3BE data used: 'Attribute Model. Enter Names/Languages' (ATS050) Data services used: List_ModelLanguages

Links and bookmarks

This table shows the actions of each link ID for M3 automation and M3 bookmark types:


Link ID	Type	Purpose
Link_ConnectAttributes	M3 Bookmark	Opens 'Attribute Model. Connect Attributes' (ATS051) for the selected attribute model.
Link_DisplayWhereUsed	M3 Automation	Opens 'Config Comp Analysis. Display Where-used' (PDS630/B1) for the selected attribute model.
Link_ManageAttributeMatrix	M3 Bookmark	Opens 'Attribute Matrix. Open' (ATS020) for the selected attribute.
Link_ManageAttributeModel	M3 Bookmark	Opens 'Attribute Model. Open' (ATS050) for the selected attribute model.
Link_ManageDefaultValues	M3 Automation	Opens 'Attribute Matrix. Enter Default Values' (ATS030) for the selected attribute.
Link_ManageModelLanguage	M3 Automation	Opens 'Attribute Model. Enter Names/Language' (ATS053) for the selected attribute model.
Link_ManagePrioritySetup	M3 Automation	Opens 'Generic Object Control Table. Open' (CMS017).