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Custom Attributes and Attribute Sets

This article will explain how to access and create custom Attributes and Attribute Sets in Playbook for use in a Playbook Plan.


How Do I Access the Attributes Page?

  1. Open the Playbook Plan.

  2. Click the Edit icon (top-right).

  3. Click + Settings.

  4. Select Manage Attributes from the dropdown.

  5. The Attributes page will open, displaying:

    • Attribute Library

    • Attribute Set


How Do I Create an Attribute?

  1. Select Attributes Library.

  2. Click + Create New.

  3. In the Create New Attribute pop-up, enter the basic information for the Attribute, including the Name, Description, and Status.

  4. Select a Control Type based on how users will enter their values for the Attribute.

    • Available options include: Textbox, Date Picker, Radio Button, Checkbox, Dropdown, Coordinates, Map and Slider.

    • For more information on these controls, check Control Types.

  5. After selecting a Control Type, the corresponding Data Properties will appear.

    • Configure the required properties.

  6. Click Create Attribute (bottom-left).

  7. The Attribute will appear in the Attribute Library.


How Do I Create an Attribute Set?

  1. Select Attribute Sets.

  2. Click + Create Now.

  3. Enter the basic information for the Attribute Set, including Name, Description and Status.

  4. Select the required Attribute from the dropdown.

    • Click + Add Attribute to include additional, existing Attributes.

    TIP: Click + Create New Attribute to create a new Attribute without leaving this pop-up.

  5. Click Save (bottom-right).

  6. The Attribute Set will be created.


Attribute Field Descriptions

  • The following fields are available when creating an Attribute or Attribute Set.


Basic Information

Field

Description

Name

Defines the name of the Attribute or Attribute Set.

Description

Provides a brief description of the Attribute or Attribute Set.

Status

Determines whether the Attribute or Attribute Set is active. Toggle Active to enable it.


Control Type Options

Option

Description

Textbox

Captures user-defined text input with configurable validation (e.g., integer, decimal, email, alphanumeric, letters).

Date Picker

Allows users to select a date using a calendar interface.

Radio Button

Allows users to select either Yes or No.

Checkbox

Allows users to select one or more predefined values.

Dropdown

Allows users to select a single predefined value.

Coordinates

Captures coordinate values using configurable dimensions.

Map

Allows users to select a location from a map to capture geographic coordinates.

Slider

Allows users to select a numeric value within a defined minimum and maximum range using a sliding control.


Data Properties

  • Data Properties vary depending on the Control Type selected.


Textbox

Option

Description

Text

Allows users to enter free-text values.

Number

Allows users to enter numeric values only.


Date Picker

Option

Description

Does it have a range?

Allows users to define a date range. When enabled, additional fields appear to configure the range values.


Radio Button

Option

Description

Label

Defines the display value shown to users for each option.

Value

Defines the stored value associated with each label.

TIP: Click + Add Property to define additional options.


Checkbox

Option

Description

Do you want to use predefined attributes?

Allows users to select from existing Attributes. When enabled, a dropdown is displayed to choose from previously created Attributes.

Label

Defines the display value shown to users for each option

Value

Defines the stored value associated with each option.

TIP: Click + Add Property to define additional options.


Dropdown

Option

Description

Do you want to use predefined attributes?

Allows users to select from existing Attributes. When enabled, a dropdown is displayed to choose from previously created Attributes.

Label

Defines the display value shown to users for each option

Value

Defines the stored value associated with each option.

TIP: Click + Add Property to define additional options.


Coordinates

Option

Description

1-Dimension

Captures a single coordinate value (e.g., X).

2-Dimension

Captures two coordinate values (e.g., X and Y).

3-Dimension

Captures three coordinate values (e.g., X, Y, and Z).


Map

Option

Description

Co-Ordinates (Latitude and Longitude)

Allows users to select a map and capture latitude and longitude values.

Ordinance Survey Grid

Allows users to capture Ordnance Survey grid (UK only).


Slider

Option

Description

Min Value

Defines the minimum value that can be selected.

Max Value

Defines the maximum value that can be selected.

Metric

Defines the unit or measurement associated with the value (for example, %, mm, kg).


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