# Create and using a new attribute
Krayin CRM is a highly customizable, attribute-based CRM system that allows you to manage various entities such as leads, quotes, contacts, and more through the use of attributes. This flexibility enables you to tailor the system to meet your specific business needs.
- Creating Attributes
To create an attribute in Krayin, follow these steps:
Navigate to the Settings:
- In the main dashboard, go to
Settings
in the sidebar menu.
- In the main dashboard, go to
Go to Attributes Section:
- Under the
Settings
menu, selectAttributes
to manage existing attributes or create new ones.
- Under the
Create a New Attribute:
- Click on the
Create Attribute
button. - Fill out the form with the necessary details, such as the name, code, and type of the attribute.
- Click on the
Entity Type:
- One of the key fields in the attribute creation form is the
Entity Type
. TheEntity Type
determines where the attribute will be applied in the system. The available entity types include:- Leads: Attributes created under this entity type will be associated with the
Leads
module. - Person: Use this entity type to create attributes for the
Person
module, allowing you to manage individual contacts. - Organization: Attributes for managing organizations and companies can be created under this entity type.
- Products: Attributes associated with products can be managed under this entity type.
- Quotes: If you want to manage quotes with specific attributes, select this entity type.
- Warehouses: This entity type is for managing warehouses and their specific attributes.
- Leads: Attributes created under this entity type will be associated with the
- One of the key fields in the attribute creation form is the
Save the Attribute:
- After filling in all the required fields, click
Save
. The attribute will now be available for the selected entity type.
- After filling in all the required fields, click
- Using Attributes
Once you have created an attribute, it will appear in the respective module based on the entity type you selected during creation. For example:
- If you created an attribute for
Leads
, it will be available when managing or viewing leads. - Similarly, attributes for
Person
,Organization
,Products
,Quotes
, andWarehouses
will be accessible within their corresponding entity type
These attributes allow you to add custom fields, data types, and other specific requirements to the respective entities, making Krayin a powerful and flexible CRM solution for your business.
- Summary
Krayin’s attribute system provides extensive customization options, making it easy to manage various CRM entities according to your unique requirements. By selecting the appropriate Entity Type
when creating an attribute, you ensure that the attribute is applied to the correct module within the CRM. This approach allows you to build a CRM system tailored to your business needs, with custom fields and data management options for leads, quotes, contacts, and more.