This article will show you how to create new attributes. The attributes are referred to as user-defined fields (UDFs), custom metadata, or dynamic data.
1. Log into the system, and then access the Setup menu.
2. Select the Attributes tab. Select the Attribute Entity Type
3. Overview of Attribute Entity Types:
4. Adding a new Attribute:
Step 1: Type the Name of the Attribute.
Step 2: Select its Type/Format (Decimal, Text, Date etc). More details HERE
Step 3: Check on the options if needed.
Step 4: Click Add New Attribute Button.
5. Adding a new Attribute Set (for Product Attribute Entity Type only)
**If use existing attribute set, select the attribute set and go to step 4.
Step 1: Select Attribute Sets tab.
Step 2: Type the Attribute Set Name.
Step 3: Click Add Button.
Step 4: Select an Attribute Name
Step 5: Click Add Selected Attribute to Selected Group, you can also drag and drop the Attribute Name to Attribute Group
6. Changing Attributes Screen Layout
You can click and hold the objects you try to move, or click and hold the square boxes to resize.
7. Overview of Attribute Screen