Attribute Definitions Element

The attributeDefs element contains a list of attribute definitions, each of which has the following format:

• attributeDef (optional):

• name: Name of the attribute. In some contexts, includes a full path name.

• type: Attribute type; for example, LIST, BOOLEAN, INTEGER, STRING, or PASSWORD_STRING.

• updateRule: Whether the attribute is READ_ONLY or READ_WRITE.

• annotation (optional): Text notes about the attribute.

• required (optional): A BOOLEAN indicating whether or not the attribute must be present.

• defaultValue (optional): Value if none is explicitly set; for example, TRUE or expr$1 or 100.

• pattern (optional): Template to use for strings, passwords, and so on.

• minValue (optional): Minimum allowed value for the attribute.

• maxValue (optional): Maximum allowed value for the attribute.

• allowedValues (optional): List of allowed values:

• item: A member of a list of allowed values.

• suggestedValues (optional): List of suggested values:

• item: A member of a list of suggested values.

• displayName (optional): Text string to display in connection with this attribute.

• unitName (optional)

• parentName (optional): Required unless this is the root attribute definition.

• visible (optional): Whether or not the attribute is visible in the UI.

• editorHint (optional)

• dependencyExpression (optional)