Before you start using the Metadata panel to add custom attributes to Streamline, you should answer the following questions to help you plan the definition of your custom attributes:
•In which Streamline grid do you want users to enter or view data for the custom attribute?
The association between Streamline entities and grids is as follows:
›Assets — the Assets panel lists the assets available on a Streamline Server.
›Work Order — the Work Orders panel lists requests to develop content for assets.
›Custom — custom entity panels that store information particular to your organization.
•What type of data do you want to save in the custom attribute: text, numeric, date, time, true/false, or Streamline 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.