Defining Metric Attributes

You can define custom attributes that allow you to set metadata for your metrics. You can use these attributes to store important additional information about the metrics that is specifically relevant to your organization. Attributes may be text fields, selection lists, integers, or checkboxes.

To define a new metric attribute:

  1. Log into Serena Dashboard as an administrator.

  2. Select Administration | Metrics | Metrics Attributes.

  3. Click the Add button,.

  4. Enter a name and description for the attribute.

  5. Select the attribute type:

  6. Click OK.

  7. To display and modify attribute values for a metric, select Administration | Metrics, select a metric, and click the Edit button. You can see and modify the attributes under Attributes.