You can define custom attributes that allow you to set metadata for your views. You can use these attributes to store important additional information about the views that is specifically relevant to your organization. Attributes may be text fields, selection lists, integers, or checkboxes.
To define a new view attribute:
Log into Serena Dashboard as an administrator.
Select Administration | Views | View Attributes.
Click the Add button,.
Enter a name and description for the attribute.
Select the attribute type:
Select Text to make it a simple text attribute, and enter a default value.
Select Integer to make it a numeric attribute, and enter a default value.
Select Selection List to make the attribute a list of values that users can choose from. Enter a comma separated list of options in the Valid Values field.
Select Checkbox to make the attribute a binary, on or off option represented by a checkbox. Select the Default Value checkbox if you want this attribute to be selected by default for all views.
Click OK.
To display and modify attribute values for a view, select Administration | Views, select a view, and click the Edit button. You can see and modify the attributes under Attributes. You can also view and modify attributes for your favorite views, by selecting the view from My Favorites and then selecting Edit View from the Actions button.