3.2

Creating Custom Properties
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By default, the user needs to type the value for a custom property. Administrators can import an
XML file that creates a list of values from which the user can select a value.
The following topics describe how to create and use custom properties:
• “Adding a Custom Property” on page 151
• “Setting Access Control for Custom Properties” on page 154
• “Working with Lists for Custom Properties” on page 156
Adding a Custom Property
You can add a custom property (custom metadata) that requires text to be entered as a value. The
same set of custom properties are available in all layouts (Broadcast, Post, and Film).
An entry in a custom property field is limited to 29 characters. If you use multi-byte characters,
this limit is lowered in a variable way.
Do not use an existing system property name when creating a custom property name, which can
cause problems when managing properties. System property names are listed in
“System
Metadata Properties” on page 280
.
You can also add a list of values from which users can choose (see
“Working with Lists for
Custom Properties” on page 156
).
To add a custom property:
1. In the Site Settings section of the Interplay Administrator window, click the Property Layout
icon.
The Property Layout view opens.
2. Select the database for which you want to set properties.
3. Click the Custom Meta Data tab.
Any previously defined custom properties are displayed.
4. In the Add Custom Meta Data Field text box, type a name for the custom property.
5. Click the green plus sign (+).
After a few seconds, the custom property appears in the list, with the Available column
selected. The following illustration shows a new Custom Property named “Teams.”