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Defining Dynamic Attributes Associated with a Role
 
Setting User-Specific Values for Dynamic Attributes
Changing the Order of Dynamic Attributes Assigned to a Role
Deleting Dynamic Attributes Assigned to a Role
You can associate dynamic attributes with a role. Some webMethods applications use dynamic attributes.
When you define the attribute in the role, you assign it a value. The value you assign to the role is considered the default value. The default value is used for all users unless a user-specific value is defined for the attribute.
*To define a dynamic attribute for a role
1. To navigate to the correct page, do one of the following:
*In My webMethods: Navigate > Applications > Administration > System-Wide > User Management > Roles
*As system administrator: Administration Dashboard > User Management > Manage Roles
2. Search for the role. For more information, see Searching for Existing Users, Groups, or Roles.
3. In the search results, click the role name or click The Edit icon.
4. Click Dynamic Attributes.
5. Click Add Attribute.
6. On the Add an Attribute page, specify the following:
The following table lists the properties to configure when adding a dynamic role attribute:
Field
Description
Attribute Name
The internal name for the dynamic attribute. There are no restrictions on what characters you can use for this name.
Display Name
The name you want My webMethods Server to use when it displays information about this attribute in the user interface.
Data Type
The data type of the attribute. Select a data type from the list.
Value
The value you want assigned to the attribute. This is the default value for the attribute. This value will be used for all users assigned to this role unless a user-specific value is defined for the attribute. For more information, see Setting User-Specific Values for Dynamic Attributes.
7. Click Save.