The Custom Attribute Maintenance Document provides a means for adding, modifying, or deactivating custom attributes not provided with the delivered KC software download. A custom attribute is a data element needed by an institution that is not available out of the box from the application. Custom attributes can be defined as Text, Date, or Numeric fields. Further, you are able to define the size of the field, a default value, whether it is to be required, and whether there is a lookup for the attribute. A custom attribute can be included in a group to force it to be included with other attributes with the same group designation. One or more Kuali modules can be assigned to an attribute to indicate that this attribute is used by them, and also to indicate that the attribute is required for the specified module(s).
Figure 1032 Custom Attribute Maintenance Document Example Layout
The Edit Custom Attribute section of the Custom Attribute maintenance document is a unique section that allows you to specify and maintain the details associated with the reference table record in fields.
Table 501 Custom Attribute Maintenance Document - Edit Custom Attribute Section Field Descriptions
Field |
Description |
Id |
Required. Enter a number that will uniquely identify this custom attribute in the system. |
Data Length |
Enter a numeric value to specify the maximum number of characters the attribute can be comprised of. |
Data Type Code |
Required. Select from the drop-down list the type
of data you want to use to categorize this attribute code. Type the
suspected value in the box and click the direct inquiry |
Default Value |
Enter the specific attribute name if you want to
preselect an initial value when this attribute is used. Click the
add note |
Group Name |
Enter a textual representation of the category by which this custom attribute is to be associated. |
Label |
Required. The title of the field or text that represents the display of the attribute within the user interface. |
Lookup Class |
Select a classification of existing system lookups to
associate this custom attribute with. Use the drop-down |
Lookup Return |
Use the drop-down arrow to display the list from which
you can click to select an item. Your list selection appears in the
field box to the right of the label. Use the drop-down |
Name |
Required. Enter a name for this custom attribute so that it has an identifiable textual name to go with the numeric identifier. |
Figure 1033 Custom Attribute Maintenance Document Example Values
This maintenance document includes the following features that are common to most KC maintenance documents:
Table 502 Links to Common Maintenance Document Component Instructions
Common Maintenance E-Doc Component |
Cross-Reference Links To Usage Instructions |
Document Header |
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Document Overview Section |
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Notes and Attachments Section |
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Ad Hoc Recipients Section |
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Route Log Section |
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Action Buttons |
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For information about searching for, initiating, editing, copying, submitting, saving, closing, canceling, and/or routing a maintenance document, see “Common Maintenance E-Doc Operations” in the Overview section. |