What is the use of user_initials attribute in dm_user type ?

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Santosh_Srirangam
Santosh_Srirangam
edited June 21, 2012 in Documentum #1

Hi,

We are planning to store some numeric value in user_initials attribute for some application specific purpose. Per the documentation, this attribute does not seem to have any user, and has been added for future purposes.

Will modifying or setting this attribute to some value have any impact.

Please let me know your thoughts.

Santosh Srirangam.

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  • lastnitescurry
    lastnitescurry
    edited June 19, 2012 #2
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    use it and make a note of the usage in your upgrade check list

  • Julien.Fontaine
    Julien.Fontaine
    edited June 20, 2012 #3
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    At the moment (6.7 SP1), this attributes is not used.

    But, a good approach is create a new type with parent type dm_user and add the new attribute.

  • DCTM_Guru
    DCTM_Guru
    edited June 21, 2012 #4
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    Just to add what Julien has stated - extending dm_user type is supported; however, keep in mind that OOTB DA UI will not be aware of any custom attribute you add.  So any modifications to these new custom attributes will have to be done programmatically or using API/DQL.

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