To add a feature class attribute

  1. In the Infrastructure Administrator, do one of the following:
    • Click Enterprise and connect to the enterprise industry model. Open a project.
    • Click File and open an industry model drawing or template.
  2. Expand an Industry Model node.
  3. Click Industry Model menu > Data Model.
  4. Right-click a feature class (for example, Construct Parent or Survey) and click Add Attributes.
  5. Specify the following:
    Name

    Specifies the column name. For Oracle-based systems, enter a name that complies with Oracle format restrictions. If the column relates to data in another table, it is recommended that you use a prefix to indicate this relationship. Example: FID_<parent> or ID_<domain>.

    Caption

    Specifies the caption to be displayed in the feature class form. You can modify this caption later with the Form Designer.

    Description

    Description. The description is shown as tool tip when the user points to the attribute in the detail pane of the Data Model administrator.

    Unit Type Selects a unit type, if required, such as Angle or Area.
    Unit Selects an appropriate unit, such as Gon Clockwise or Square Meter.

    Type

    Precision and Scale

    Specifies type and precision. In the list box, select the appropriate type, subject to Oracle specifications.

    Default Value

    Specifies a default value. Optionally, assign a default value and specify whether the attribute is mandatory or optional.

    Parent Tables

    Attribute relation settings, including Relation Type, Split Rule, and Merge Rule.

    Select Domain Adds the relation to a domain table.
    Select Feature Classes Adds one or more relations to a feature class.

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