Managing Cross-Model Attributes
If there are attributes in various models with values that have the same meaning and common analysis is possible, you can group these values in a cross-model attribute. This allows you to search for attributes across connectors or use a specific attribute to refine search results.
Cross-model attributes are independent of software components. Therefore, changes to a cross-model attribute immediately affect all models that are assigned to this attribute.
You can select cross-model attributes only on the Search UI, if all connectors selected for the search use this cross-model attribute.
You can find the management function for cross-model attributes in the Search and Analysis Modeler in the Model Queries roadmap step in the right-hand screen area.
Creating Cross-Model Attributes
To create a cross-model attribute, choose Manage Cross-Model Attributes.
Use the list to choose the Create function.
Specify the following parameters:
Parameter |
Mandatory |
Description |
|---|---|---|
Cross-Model Attribute |
Yes |
Specify an ID for the attribute. |
Description |
Yes |
Enter a description. |
Responsible SW Component |
Yes |
Specify your software component to take the cross-model attribute into account in transports. |
Advanced Search |
No |
Specify whether or not the attribute is to be used in the advanced search on the Search UI. |
Interactive Navigation |
No |
Specify whether or not the attribute is to be used for interactive navigation on the Search UI. |
Sort |
No |
Specify whether or not the attribute is to be used for sorting on the Search UI. |
Name in Back End: |
No |
If the cross-model attribute supports DPS, you can find here the name of the attribute in the associated back-end system. |
Deleting Cross-Model Attributes
To delete a cross-model attribute, choose Manage Cross-Model Attributes.
In the list, select the attribute to be deleted and choose the Delete function.
Assigning Cross-Model Attributes
To assign a cross-model attribute to an attribute in the default query, select the attribute in the default query and choose the Add function in the Details: Assigned Cross-Model Attributes area on the right-hand side.
In the list of all cross-model attributes, select one or more attributes and choose Choose.
For more information, see Defining Model Queries
Revoking the Assignment of Cross-Model Attributes
To revoke the assignment of a cross-model attribute to an attribute in the default query, select the attribute in the default query and choose the Remove function in the Details: Assigned Cross-Model Attributes area on the right-hand side.