Attribute

Attribute Description

Identifying Attributes

Name

dataFormat (formatMIME)

Label

Attachment Application

Definitional Attributes

Definition

Identifies the type of software required to read and/or edit an attachment.

Purpose

To indicate to a user what software they need to use to view or modify the attachment file.

Constraint

Applies to attachments.

Datatype Name

Alphanumeric

Relational Attributes

Value Domain

Normally based on typical office systems software (e.g., MS Office, Adobe PDF).

Conditions of Application

Obligation

Optional

When is Element Populated?

Whenever an attachment is added to a folder.

How is the Element Populated?

System generated based on file extension of the attachment.

Reference

FREC, 3.1 Metadata Requirements, Reference #2.19; ECMUCS, 3 Flow of Events, Reference #3.1.9, #3.1.17, #3.1.31, #3.2.1.1, #3.2.4.2, #3.2.5.2