What is a Custom Attribute?

In iSite, a Custom Attribute is a function that gives the ability to extend properties of iSite objects.  For instance, iSite has basic properties for a Task.  However, there may be information about a Task that you want to capture that iSite doesn't store.  To solve this problem, you can create a Custom Attribute for Tasks.  Once you create a Custom Attribute, now each Task will retain the value of the Custom Attribute as if it was a base property of the Task itself.


How do I manage Custom Attributes?

When Custom Attributes are present for an object, they are usually displayed in a section called "Extended Properties".  Simply enter values into each Custom Attribute and iSite stores that value with each object as if it was a base property.  Once the Custom Attribute is defined, 


Where are Custom Attributes used?

Custom Attributes can be attached to the following objects within iSite:


  • Document Templates
  • Estimates
  • Funding Actions
  • Funding Action Details
  • Funding Requests
  • Object Instances
  • Risk Management Packages
  • Risk Management Status Updates
  • Sub-Tasks
  • Tasks
  • Task Orders
  • Task Order Request Workflows
  • Timekeeping Job
  • Timekeeping User Job
  • Users
  • User Profiles (User-editable Attributes)
  • Workflow SubTypes


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