Attribute

An attribute is the fundamental building block structure in Plotch. It defines the basic elements of an object using a key value construct. For example, for a product object, there may 20-30 attributes which may be needed to clearly define that product. The key attributes of a product may be name, description, price, image, color etc.

Attribute Owner:

Attribute can be system owned or user owned

• System: Attribute is created by system and attribute cannot be deleted/modified by any user
• User : Attribute is created by owner and can be deleted/modified by attribute owner Attribute 

Attribute Slot Filling:

Attribute value can be slot filled automatically by system using AI or manually

• AI : Attribute value is auto filled by system
• Manual : Attribute value is filled manually by owner

Attribute Status:

• Active: Attribute is active can be used in product spec, attribute sets and filters and can be used in analytics
• Inactive: Attribute is inactive and cannot be used in attribute sets, product spec and filters but can be used in analytics

Attribute Set/Template Inclusion:

• Default : Attribute is included in all attribute sets or object templates of a type by default
• Manual : Attribute is included in an attribute set or object template of a type manually



Examples:

Below is an example of attributes for an object type product



Below is an example of attributes for an object type vendor