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Permitting custom attributes

Custom Attributes are jurisdiction defined fields that will display on the Details tab of a permit and allow you to capture a wide variety of data types. A Custom Attribute can be tied to a fee and configured as a required field in order to issue a permit.

Adding a custom attribute

  1. Click on Administration in the navigation menu, then select Permitting Setup.
  2. Click Custom Attributes.
  3. Click Create New.
  4. Enter a Name and a Description. *Note: The Name will display on the permit in SmartGov while the Description will display on the Citizen Portal.
  5. Select an appropriate Type.

The String option should be used if the data being collected is in a text format. This custom attribute type can also be configured to display a list of options in a drop-down menu.

  1. Enter the character limit in the Size field. *Note: The maximum character limit is 1000 characters.
  2. Check the Force Uppercase box to automatically convert any text entered to uppercase format.
  3. If you would like specific text to be pre-populated, enter the text in the Default Value field.
  4. Click Save.
  5. If you would like the custom attribute to display a list of options in a drop-down menu, check the Use List of Values box.
    1. To begin defining the list of options, click the Create New button in the Values section that appears.
    2. In the window that displays, enter the Value and Description, then click Save. *Note: The text entered in the Value field will display as the option in the list.
    3. Repeat this process to add any additional options.
  6. Click Save.

 

The Number option should be used if the data being collected is in a number format.

  1. Enter the number of decimal places the value should be rounded to in the Decimal Places field. For example: If the Decimal Places field is set to 2 and the number 3.648 is entered, the system will automatically round that number to 3.65.
  2. If applicable, enter the Minimum and Maximum values.
  3. If you would like a specific number to be pre-populated, enter the number in the Default Value field.

 

The Date option should be used if the data being collected is in a date format. If this option is used, there will be a calendar icon that displays on the permit to select the appropriate date.

  • If you would like a specific date to be pre-populated, enter the date in the Default Value field.

The Boolean option should be used if you would like the field to be displayed as a checkbox.

  • If you would like the checkbox to be checked automatically, enter "Y" in the Default Value field.

 

  1. Once all custom attribute information has been entered, click Save.
  2. Repeat this process to add any additional custom attributes.