Create attribute types

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Applies To: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 Feature Pack, Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012

Attribute types specify the set of data types for attributes that are used in a product configuration model. You can use the following data types in a product model:

  • Text – Select this type when you want to create a fixed list of values.

  • Boolean – Select this type when you want to use true or false values.

  • Integer – Select this type when you want to create a range of fixed numerical values.

  • Decimal – Select this type to include decimal values.

Note

You can use decimal values, text without a fixed list, and integers without ranges in a product configuration model. However, you cannot use these data types when you write a constraint.

Warning

Solver Foundation constraint solver only supports text with a fixed list, Boolean values, and integers with ranges. The following data types are displayed in the list in the Type field but cannot be used in a product model:

  • Currency

  • DateTime

Create an attribute type

  1. Click Product information management > Common > Product configuration models.

  2. On the Action Pane, click Attribute types.

  3. In the Specify requested period allocation form, click New on the toolbar.

  4. In the Name field, enter a name for the attribute type.

  5. In the Type field, select one of the following data types for the attributes of the configuration model:

    • Integer – If you select this type, you can select the Value range check box to add a Range FastTab to the form. You can then specify a valid range for values for the attribute type.

      Note

      The Unit of measure field is not used in product configuration models.

    • Text – If you select this type, you must select the Add check box to add a Values FastTab to the form. You can then add the list of values and solver values.

    • Boolean – If you select this type, the set of values is either true or false.

    • Decimal – If you select this type, you can specify a decimal number for an attribute assigned to the product configuration model.

      Warning

      The Decimal data type cannot be used in a constraint in a product configuration model.

See also

Add an attribute to a component