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Add a new attribute

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Add a new attribute

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  1. Navigate to Extension Studio > Context & Attributes.
  2. Click Add Attribute. A form on the right appears. 
  3. Enter the following details:
Field Description
Name The unique name for the attribute, for example, planType, region, termLength.
Category The logical group for the attribute. Select the required option from the drop-down list.
Object Type

The object type. Select one of the following:

  • Standard Object - Choose from built-in Zuora objects like Account, Subscription, RatePlan, and so on.
  • Custom Object - Use this to map to a custom object you’ve created in Zuora.
Source

Defines where the data comes from. Select one of the following:

  • Zuora - The value is fetched from a Zuora standard or custom object.
  • External - The value is provided from an external source. When External is selected:
    • Attribute Type dropdown appears with options: Boolean, String, Number.
      • If String is selected, a Values field appears to define the allowed string values.
      •  If Number is selected, the Minimum Value and Maximum Value fields appear to define numeric limits.
    • External URL field appears to provide a reference or integration link.
Source Object The specific Zuora object where the attribute resides. The Source Object drop-down contains both standard Zuora objects and any custom objects created in your tenant.
Field Mapping

Displays a list of fields from the selected Source Object. The list updates dynamically based on the chosen object.

Enter values as prompted, depending on the field type:

  • For String: Enter one or more values in the Values field.
  • For Date / DateTime: Select appropriate dates or date ranges.
CRM Mapping If the attribute maps to a CRM field (like Salesforce or another external system), enter the exact CRM Mapping Key here.

This allows the system to sync data correctly with the external source.
  1. Click Save.