# Process Attribute Definitions

dqMan enables you to view, edit and copy attribute definitions. These are available from the context menu of the DQL result list after executing a `describe` command. 

The attribute properties always apply to the described type, not to the type from which the attribute is inherited.

### Dump Attribute

A dump of an attribute lists all definitions from the data dictionary similar to an object dump.

### Edit Attribute

In the attribute editor, you can modify frequently used attribute definitions, such as general settings, search options, labels, user interface hints, value assistance and value mapping. The editor enables you to work with all the locales without switching the session locale. All changes are either directly applicable or you can generate a script for later or multiple use.

* Modify attribute settings
* Add, remove or reorder value lists
* Manage value mapping, even copy & paste entire lists, and with all the locales in one dialog
* Modify value assistance content, order fixed lists or execute DQL queries to control results.

### Copy Attribute

This function creates a script from existing attributes which can be used to copy attributes between different object types or between repositories.

Select target type, locales to copy, attribute property areas and publishing options.

Rename attributes and change repeating flag if necessary.

Review generated script. Click **Back** to change settings, **Save script** to save the script to the file system or choose a session to directly execute the generated script. 


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