====== Add XYZ Attributes =======

The goal of this exercise is to show to the user how to add attributes to an existent attribute table of a dataset. The user will be able to add attributes by datatype and rule. 

  * Relevant for : 3DM Feature Extraction, 3DM Content Manager
  * Product use for recording : 3DM Feature Extraction Standard 18.1.1

===== Preparations =====

=== Reference Documentation ===

  *[[180:desktop:dataset:contents:index|]]
  *[[180:desktop:dataset:attribute_table|]]
  *[[180:desktop:dataset:contents:formulas|]]

=== Preceding Exercises ===  

  * [[exercises:desktop:create_dataset|]]
  * [[exercises:desktop:clash_detection|]]

=== Resources ===

  * AU Queensland/Orbit Run
  * AU Queensland/Reference Data

===== Exercise =====

Add new formula attributes to a dataset

  - Open Resource \\ "hits_objects.ovf"
  - Open Dataset Structure Panel \\ In the "Dataset Properties Window", go to "Structure"
  - Add Attributes \\ In the tab "Structure", go to "Manage Attributes from Attributes set" and add a new attributes "X", "Y" and "Z", datatype Float8. 
  - Add Formula to Attributes \\ In the tab "Rules", set "Formula" and select according the attributes "CenterX", "CenterY"and "CenterZ".
  - Save Dataset \\ The Save Icon right from the DataestName in the DatasetList indicates some changes are not saved. Click the Save Icon to save all changes.

===== Results =====

{{  :exercises:desktop:add_attribute.png?nolink&900  |}}