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Adding the Attribute to a Selection Page


This step creates the attribute in the class system and defines where it displays in the selection pages. It replaces configuring the originating applet step in the Siebel Tools process for creating a pick applet.

The attribute data type should be the same as the data type of the business component field from which the attribute value will come. For example, if the data type of the business component field is Boolean, the attribute data type should be Boolean. The system does not verify that the attribute data type and the business component field data type are the same.

In the Product UI Designer, you do not need to pick a UI control for the attribute. When you define the PickMap01 UI property on the attribute, the system automatically assigns a text field with select button to the attribute. When you select a record from the pick applet, the specified field in the record displays in the attribute text box.

If you select a UI control for the attribute, it will be overridden by the text box with select button.

To add the attribute to a selection page

  1. Define an attribute on a class. Leave the LOV, Validation, and Default Value fields blank.
  2. Verify that only products that are themselves customizable products or will always be components of customizable products are assigned to the class. Products that will be part of bundles should not be assigned to the class since they are not configured using selection pages.
  3. Navigate to Product Administration. Then select and lock the desired customizable product. This product must belong to the class on which the attribute is defined.
  4. In the Product UI Designer, select a group and add the attribute to the Group Item List.

    Do not select a UI control for the attribute.

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