An attribute is a component of a code value. When you create reference data sets and code lists, you define the attributes of the code values. By default, all code values consist of the Name and Code attributes.
You can configure custom attributes. For example, in an Organizational Chart reference data set, you might want code values to include a Title attribute and Location attribute, in addition to the Name and Code attributes.
You can set default values for attributes in your code list. When you add a code value, the attribute displays the default value.
When you configure reference data attributes, if the configured reference data and code list of the attribute depend on any of the code list of existing reference data attributes, you can set dependency between the reference data attributes. If you don't want to set any dependency, you can select None in the Dependent On field.
If you've configured reference data attributes in your code list, by default, Reference 360 displays None in the Dependent On field. Based on your requirement, you can set dependency for the existing reference data attributes.
You can create rule associations for attributes to ensure that code values meet your business standards. For example, in the Country Codes code list, you might want the Code attribute for code values to require a minimum of three characters.
When you add or modify a rule association for attributes set with default values and save the rule association, Reference 360 clears the default value. After you save the rule association, you can set a default value based on the configured rule.
If you no longer need an attribute, you can delete the attribute.