After you create an entity, you can add attributes to it. An attribute is similar to a data field or a variable, whose values are populated at runtime.

Follow these steps to add attributes to an entity in the Vocabulary editor:

  1. Right-click the entity name and then select Add Attribute.
  2. Choose from seven data types displayed in the side list—Boolean (True or False), Decimal, DateTime, Date, Integer, String, Time. For this example, choose Integer.


    Note: An attribute with the default name Attribute_1 is created. The attribute name is automatically editable. If it is not editable, double-click the default name Attribute_1.
  3. Delete Attribute_1 and enter the attribute name. Attribute names must be unique for each entity. For this example, type in MaxCargoWeight.
After you add an attribute, the property editor panel of the Vocabulary editor displays all attribute's properties with default values.

Refine Your Vocabulary
The AI Assistant can help spot redundant or unclear attributes in your vocabulary and suggest ways to improve clarity. Try prompts like:
  • “Are there any redundant attributes in this vocabulary?”
  • “Suggest ways to make the elements of this vocabulary more clear.”

Each attribute has the following properties:

  • Attribute Name—Automatically populated when you define the attribute.
  • Data Type—Assigned when you created the attribute, you can change the data type in the drop-down list—Boolean (True or False), Decimal, DateTime, Date, Integer, String, Time. You can also create custom data types using the Custom Data Types tab.
  • Mandatory—Set to No by default. Select Yes if the attribute value cannot be null and must be populated at runtime. Retain No if the attribute value can be null.
  • Mode—Set to Base by default. This setting enables the attribute to be used by systems outside Corticon. In most cases, you should retain the default setting. For more information about this property, refer to the Corticon documentation.

You can add a comment to any Vocabulary attribute, entity, association, and domain. Comments are listed by date and can be set as Note, TODO, ChangeLog, or NeedsReview.

Try adding a comment to Cargo.weight:

  1. Right-click on weight in the Cargo entity, and then choose Comment.
  2. In the Comment window, type Weight in whole kilograms. and click OK.