# Attribute functions

In the *Attribute Sidebar* you can view and configure an attribute’s properties in detail. Here we explain how to get to this sidebar and what the individual sections mean.

To open the attribute sidebar:

1. Navigate to the desired asset via:\
   \&#xNAN;*Assets* → *\[Select asset]*\
   ▷ The asset detail view opens.
2. Click any attribute in the table of attribute values.\
   ▷ The attribute sidebar appears on the right side.

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<table data-header-hidden data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th width="49.60003662109375"></th><th width="202.60003662109375"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>[A]</strong></td><td>Calculator</td><td>Here you define formulas for calculating the attribute value from other attributes. <a href="/pages/4d26cefc5e906124d2bc600bec44dba25af66506">-> Calculate values: The calculator</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>[B]</strong></td><td>Unit &#x26; value range</td><td>You can configure the unit, minimum/maximum value, and step size. More information under:  <a href="/pages/0f2ce7ea5f2d76c610ea31d0b49825a8533707e9#schritt-3-dem-asset-template-attribute-hinzufugen">-> Add attributes to the asset template</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>[C]</strong></td><td>Offset</td><td>Activate a static offset that is added to the value.  <a href="/pages/5bf7ac619eb5f2bd7d5da21b64fd5b40d7fd19f2">-> Configure a meter change</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>[D]</strong></td><td>Filter</td><td>Allows filters to be activated for incoming values.<a href="/pages/5dfd24f502e1e948d0d35e5d11e941c58f8f47c8"> -> <br>Filter</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>[E]</strong></td><td>Visibility</td><td>Configure the visibility of the attribute in AR markers. <a href="/pages/4e5dcda23e9249f8cccd0c6109a695fe9fbc262f">-> <br>Augmented Reality</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>[F]</strong></td><td>Value mapping</td><td>Assign readable text to numeric values (e.g. 0 = off, 1 = on). <a href="/pages/5e64a6ea3f5d19494d372adfd9bb579b8654c546#werte-mapping-fur-attribute">-> Value mapping for attributes</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>[G]</strong></td><td>Device Simulator</td><td>Activate the simulation for testing purposes. <a href="/pages/88268e848f8a22bbb49ac740dbdc0a4ef1737471">-> <br>Device simulator</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>[H]</strong></td><td>Reset attribute</td><td>Resets the value of the attribute to the default. <a href="/pages/4d26cefc5e906124d2bc600bec44dba25af66506#output-attribut-zurucksetzen">-> Reset output attribute</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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