Attributes are properties of items, such as models and objects, that are used to describe the items in more detail. Typical attributes are Name, Type, Description/Definition and Last change. Certain attributes, such as Name and Description/Definition, are set by the user. Other attributes, such as Type, and Last change, are set by the system. You cannot change attributes set by the system.
Attributes can be used in many ways. Depending on the value of the attributes, decisions can be made, for example, who is responsible for executing an activity, which follow-up activities are necessary, and in which context an item is relevant.
In addition, there are attributes that take time zones into account.