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Global Attributes (Feature Request)

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From what I understand, currently Attributes are not shared across blocks. So if I want multiple blocks to have the same custom Attribute, I need to make sure I remember exactly how it's spelled every time.

Ideally I'd like to be able to create custom Global Attributes. They would be available in a dropdown whenever adding an Attribute to a block.

Also, ideally I'd also like to be able to enforce the content type for each custom Attribute (text, number, true/false, multi-select etc.).

This is to make sure the data is consistent across my entire workspace.

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leolee9086 • 9 months

I guess the AttributeView feature under development (testing may start around the end of this month) should partially meet such requirements.

Looking forward to it

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forestknows • 8 months
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Not sure I fully understand this, but I think it suggests shared attributes won't be possible, at least at first

Issue #8899 · siyuan-note/siyuan
ednico • 9 months
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This was posted on Twitter oovernight: https://twitter.com/b3logos/status/1677702712224538624?s=20

"Attribute View in SiYuan is just a little like the simple version of the Notion database but runs locally."

Can't wait to see what the incredible team create!
arminta7 • 9 months

Yes, I agree this would be a wonderful feature addition.

More support in general for structured data throughout the workspace would be high on my priority list.