Before you start using the Metadata panel to add custom attributes to Inception, you should answer the following questions to help you plan the definition of your custom attributes:
•In which Inception grid do you want users to enter or view data for the custom attribute?
The association between Inception entities and grids is as follows:
›Assignments — the Assignment Manager displays defined attributes in custom columns.
›Contacts — the Contact Manager displays defined attributes in custom columns.
›Playlists — the Playlist Manager displays defined attributes in custom columns.
›Playlist elements — a Playlist displays defined attributes in custom columns.
›Running Orders — the Running Order Manager displays defined attributes in custom columns.
›Running Order Element — a Running Order displays defined attributes in custom columns.
›Stories — the Story Browser displays defined attributes in custom columns.
•What type of data do you want to save in the custom attribute: text, numeric, date, time, true/false, or Inception user?
Changing the data type for a custom attribute that contains data can cause loss of data.
•Do you want users to select custom attribute values from a choice list?
Editing the choice list used to select data for a custom attribute that contains data can cause loss of data.