Create an attribute#

Every object in UVCS (branches, changesets, and shelves) can have attributes. Attributes are metadata that can serve any purpose.

For example, you can use attributes to indicate when a branch is ready to be integrated, or that a branch is no longer necessary. You could call this attribute ARCHIVED, and it will have two values: false for when the branch is still in use, and true for when you want to remove the branch.

You can create a new attribute from the Attributes tab of your repository in the UVCS Cloud dashboard. You can also view, rename, and delete existing attributes.

To create a new attribute:

1. From the attributes page, select New attribute.
2. Add a name.
3. Include a line like the following in the attribute comment: default: value_one, value two, value3, valueN
4. Select Save to save your attribute.