Reserved Attributes

Reserved attributes are asset attributes that are used by the DataTrails platform and have a specific purpose. All reserved attributes have the arc_ prefix.

Select an attribute to see an example of it in use.

Asset Attributes

AttributeMeaning
arc_descriptionbrief description of Asset or Event being recorded
arc_display_namefriendly name identifier for Assets, Events, and policies
arc_display_typeclassification of the type of Asset being traced that can be used for grouping or access control
arc_home_location_identityphysical location to which an Asset nominally ‘belongs’. NOT related to the Asset’s position in space. For that, use arc_gis_* (below)
arc_primary_imagean image attachment that will display as the thumbnail of an Asset

Event Attributes

AttributeMeaning
arc_correlation_valuelinks Events together for evaluation in Compliance Policies
arc_gis_lattags the Event as having happened at a particular latitude. Used in the DataTrails UI for mapping
arc_gis_lngtags the Event as having happened at a particular longitude. Used in the DataTrails UI for mapping
arc_descriptionbrief description of the Event being recorded
arc_display_typeclassification of the type of Event being performed that can be used for grouping or access control
arc_primary_imagean image attachment that will display as the thumbnail of the Event