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To add a new attribute:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Go to Administrator Panel -> General Data -> Data Sources tab.<\/li>\n
  2. Click the three dots next to the name of the Source to which you want to add an attribute.<\/li>\n
  3. The Attribute Structure Manage<\/a>r will open.<\/li>\n
  4. At the bottom of the list of existing attributes, there is a row where you can enter the data. Fill in:\n
      \n
    1. Display name: The name of the attribute that will appear in the system.<\/li>\n
    2. System name: The name of the field in the database. If you do not have specific database-related requirements, simply enter a name without spaces or Polish characters. <\/li>\n
    3. Define the Data Type<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    4. [optional] Define the Descriptive Attribute<\/a>.<\/li>\n
    5. [optional] Assign a previously prepared Dictionary (read more about Dictionary Management)<\/li>\n
    6. [optional] Select a unit.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    7. If the checkmark on the right side turns green, click it.<\/li>\n
    8. The changes will be saved.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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