An Attribute is a field used to capture specific information about a file or form.

EXAMPLE: Users may use Attributes to capture details such as Status, Document Type, or Revision Number.

Required Privileges

Privilege	Description
Can Manage Configurable Attributes	Allows users to create and manage configurable attributes and attribute sets.

How do I Create an Attribute Within a Project?

Navigate to Configurable Attributes.
In the sidebar, click Attributes Library.
Click Create Attribute (top-right).
Enter the Basic Information for the Attribute, including the name, description, status, and whether the attribute is mandatory.
- For the definition of the fields, check Basic Information.
Select a Control Type based on how users will enter their values for the Attribute. Available options include: Textbox, Date Picker, Yes/No Radio, Multiple Selection Checkbox, Dropdown List, Coordinates, and Map.
- For more information about these controls, check Control Types.
After selecting a Control Type, the corresponding Data Properties will appear.
- Configure the required properties.
- For more information, check Data Properties.
Click Create Attribute (bottom-left).

The Attribute will be created and added to the Attribute Library.

TIP: To exit without saving, click Cancel.

Attribute Field Descriptions

The following fields are available when creating a new Attribute:

Basic Information

Field	Description
Name	Defines the name of the Attribute.
Description	Provides a brief description of the Attribute's purpose.
Translation	Controls whether the Attribute label can be translated. When enabled, different labels can be defined for each supported language in Asite. When disabled, the Attribute uses a single label for all users regardless of their account language. See Add Attribute Translations for instructions.
Status	Sets whether the Attribute is active on the project template. Toggle Active to enable the Attribute.
Mandatory	Defines whether the Attribute is required when users input information.

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.
Yes/No Radio	Allows users to select either Yes or No.
Multiple Selection Checkbox	Allows users to select one or more predefined values.
Dropdown List	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.

Data Properties

Data Properties vary depending on the Control Type selected.

Textbox

Option	Description
Integer	Allows only integer values.
Decimal	Allows only decimal values.
Email	Allows only information in email format.
Letters and Numbers	Allows alphanumeric characters.
Letters	Allows only alphabetical characters.

NOTE: If a URL is entered in a Textbox attribute, the URL will appear as a clickable hyperlink in file details and file listings. This is only applicable to URLs whitelisted by Asite. Clicking on that URL will open the respective webpage in a separate browser tab.

Date Picker

Option	Description
Dynamic	Allows the system to automatically calculate or update the date value.

Yes/No Radio

Option	Description
Yes	Sets the default value of the Yes/No attribute to Yes.
No	Sets the default value of the Yes/No attribute to No.

Multiple Selection Checkbox

Data Properties Option	Description
Add Translations	Enables translations for attribute values.
Download Template	Downloads the Excel template for bulk creation.
Import Excel	Imports attribute values in bulk using an Excel file.
Search	Searches existing attribute values.
Attribute Value	Defines the name shown in the checkbox list.
Translation	Translates inputted values.
Default	Sets one or more default values.
Add Property	Adds additional values to the attribute list.

Dropdown List

Data Properties Option	Description
Add Translations	Enable translations for dropdown values.
Download Template	Downloads the Excel template used for bulk creation.
Import Excel	Imports Attribute values in bulk using an Excel file.
Search	Searches existing attribute values.
Attribute Code	A short identifier for the dropdown value.
Attribute Value	Defines the name shown in the checkbox list.
Translation	Translates input values.
Default	Sets one or more default values.
Add Property	Adds additional values to the Attribute list.

Coordinates

Coordinates determine how many coordinate values will be captured.

Data Properties 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).

TIP: Coordinate Attributes must use decimal input values.

Map

Option	Description
Co-Ordinates (Latitude and Longitude)	Allows users to select a map and capture latitude and longitude values.
Ordinance Survey Grid Reference	Allows users to capture Ordnance Survey grid (UK only).