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Changing datatype of an attribute in RTC project area


Rakesh A (33533) | asked Feb 11 '19, 8:32 a.m.
edited Feb 11 '19, 8:56 a.m.

Hello,
           I have changed the data type of an attribute from Large String to Medium String in project area

           Major reason is because I wanted attribute to be appearing in work-item queries - condition (as large string is not supported in WI query conditions.).

          Even after changing to Medium String datatype, I can’t find this attribute in work-item queries - condition, because I believe attribute of data type large string is already existing in the database.
           
            Let me know if there is a solution to make it work (searchable) in project areas instead of renaming/changing the ID of that attribute .

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Ralph Schoon (63.5k33646) | answered Feb 12 '19, 2:44 a.m.
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 After you created an attribute, you can not just change the type as far as I know. What you can do is:

  1. Change the display name of the attribute e.g. ThisAttributeWasDeprecated
  2. Create a new attribute NewAttribute
  3. Use some automation e.g. csv import/export or the APIs to copy the value from the old to the new  attribute
  4. Remove the old attribute after all data has been moved. 

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