The AttributeFilter task is used to add and edit arguments for the AttributeFilter command used in a logic template. Performing an AttributeFilter task consists of the following steps:

Step 1

The first step is to initiate the task by either selecting the Attributes->Attribute Filter task in the FILTERING task bar along the left side of the Logic Template editor or by double-clicking on the AttributeFilter command name in the logic template if an AttributeFilter already exists. If the Attributes->Attribute Filter task is not enabled, be sure there is at least one attribute data field defined in the related load definition file for this logic template.

The AttributeFilter dialog box will appear:

Step 2

The second step is to specify the Type for the command:

Use the Type drop-down list to select the type of attribute filter to be requested.

Step 3

The third step is to select the Data Field for the command:

Use the Data Field drop-down list to select the name of the data field within each record containing the attribute list to be tested.

Step 4

The fourth step is to specify the Attribute ID for the command:

Use the Attribute ID to select the ID of the attribute selection mask -- the list of attributes to be tested.

Step 5

The fifth step is to specify the Flag for the command:

Use the Flag to indicate how records with a value of zero are handled.

Step 6

The sixfth step is to click the OK button to insert the command into the logic template:

The command is inserted into the logic template where the cursor is located. If the task was initiated by double-clicking on the command name, then the arguments that are changed will be overwritten.