Attributes are used to associate certain features to a product. Examples of common attributes are color, size, weight, and more. Attributes are associated to a product either to drive pricing or simply stored for informational purposes against the line item for other purposes. Attributes are associated with products through attribute groups.

To create an attribute

  1. Go to ADMIN SETUP> Product Administration > Attributes. The Attributes page is displayed.
  2. Click the Create New drop-down button and click Attribute. The New Attribute page is displayed.

  3. On the Data Type drop-down, select a data type.

    Data TypeDescription
    String

    Allows users to enter any text. Default length is 2000.

    Int

    Allows users to enter any number. Leading zeros are removed.

    Double

    Allows users to enter any number. Leading zeros are removed.

    Currency

    Allows users to enter any number. Leading zeros are removed.

    Boolean

    Allows users to enable or disable a checkbox.

    DateTime

    DateTime description here...

    Lookup

    Lookup description here...

    Picklist

    Allows users to select a value from a list you define.

    MultiPicklist

    Allows users to select a value from a list you define.

  4. In the Attribute Name field, enter a name for the attribute.
  5. The Display Name field is populated automatically based on the attribute name you enter. Change it if required.
  6. In the Description field, enter a description for the attribute. 
  7. In the Default Value field, enter a default value for the attribute. If you select Data Type as Picklist or MultiPicklist, you must select the default value from the Default Value drop-down. 
  8. Turn the Is Required setting on to make this attribute as a required attribute.
  9. Click Save. to save this attribute or Save & Create New to save this attribute and create another attribute.
  10. To discard your changes:
    1. Click Discard Changes. The Alert pop-up is displayed prompting you to confirm discard.
    2. Click Don't Save.

To delete an attribute

  1. Go to ADMIN SETUP> Product Administration > Attributes. The Attributes page is displayed.
  2. On the Attributes tab, search for the attribute you want to delete.
  3. Click the ellipsis icon next to the attribute name and click Delete. The Delete Attribute pop-up is displayed.
  4. Click Confirm.