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Attribute editor

You can create and add derived attributes to a dossier, based on dataset objects that already included in the dossier. To do so, you define the derived attribute using the Attribute Editor. Once you define the derived attribute, it works the same as any other attribute and you can add it to a visualization.

Access

To access the Attribute Editor:

1. In the Editor panel, right-click an attribute.
2. Choose Create Attribute.

Note: Derived attributes created in a dossier are saved with the dossier's definition and cannot be used in other dossiers.

Fields

Functions: You can add functions to the definition of the derived attribute. You can filter the list of functions displayed by typing the name of a function in the search field, or by selecting a function category from the drop-down.

Click on a function name to display its description at the bottom of the dialog. Click Details to view more detailed information about the function and its arguments.

Objects: You can add dataset objects, such as attributes and metrics, to the definition of the derived attribute. You can filter the list of dataset objects displayed by typing the name of the object in the search field, or by selecting a specific category of dataset object from the drop-down.

Attribute Name: Enter the name of the derived attribute.

Attribute Forms: A derived attribute contains the ID attribute form, by default. You can define additional attribute forms for the derived attribute, by clicking the plus (+) icon above the Editor pane. A tab for the attribute form is created and displayed. In the Editor pane, define the attribute form using the same options you used to define the ID attribute form, as described above. Any attribute forms besides the ID attribute form must be based on the value of the ID attribute form.

To edit an attribute form, click the tab of the attribute form to switch to it, then define the attribute form as described above.

To rename the attribute form, double-click its name on the tab. Type a new name and press Enter to apply your changes.

To delete an attribute form, click X on its tab.

Editor Pane: If desired, you can enter the definition of the derived attribute directly into the Editor pane on the right, below Attribute Forms. As you type, matching objects appear in a drop-down. You can click an object or continue to type.