Databases Reference
In-Depth Information
Settings
The Settings section, as shown in Figure 2-21, determines the attribute type. The options vary depending
on the selected type. The available options are as follows:
Type
: The type of attribute will determine the rest of the available options in the
Settings section. Implicit validations will occur based on the type. For example,
if the type is set to Integer and a developer enters abc, an error message will be
displayed. If you click the help link (i.e., the Type label), you will get a list of all
the available types along with some additional information. Once a type has
been saved and the plug-in has been used in the application, it cannot be
modified.
Figure 2-21. Custom attribute: Settings
List of Values
The List of Values section, as shown in Figure 2-22, will appear only if the type is set to Checkboxes or
Select List. It allows you to define a static list of values for a developer to select a value from.
Figure 2-22. Custom attribute: List of Values
Default Value
If entered, the default value will appear as the value for the attribute when the plug-in is first created. If
the type is set to Checkboxes or Select List and it is a required attribute, then a default value is required.
