Autodesk 663B1-05A111-1001 User Guide - Page 272

12 | Basics Menus Reference > Modify > Add Attribute Custom attributes have no direct effect on any characteristic of an object in Maya. You can use them to control a combination of other attributes. You might also use a custom attribute as a variable-a place to store a value temporarily to be read by other attributes. When you add a custom attribute to an object, it appears in the Extra Attributes section of the Attribute Editor (and in the Channel Box, if you make the attribute keyable). Related topics ™ "Create, edit, or delete custom attributes" on page 102 Options Attribute Name Type the name of the attribute you are adding. Make Attribute Keyable Turn this option on to make this attribute keyable. For information about keyable attributes, see Animation. Data Type Select the data type for the attribute: Vector Creates a vector attribute consisting of three floating point values. Float Creates a floating point attribute. Integer Creates an integer attribute. Boolean Creates an attribute consisting of an on/off turn. String Creates a string attribute that accepts alphanumeric entries as data entry, such as a filename. Enum Creates an attribute that accepts selections from an "enumerated" or drop-down list. Note If you select Float or Integer, you can also set Numeric Attribute Properties. Attribute Type Select a type: Scalar Creates a per object attribute that you can set to a single value that applies to every particle in the object. A vector scalar is considered a single value with three Basics 272