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Disable an attribute to stop it from being applied during extraction without deleting its definition.

Disabling an attribute prevents it from being used in new or refreshed collections. The attribute definition remains in the system and can be re-enabled later.

Before you begin

  • The attribute must exist.
  • Disabling an attribute does not remove it from previously exported files.
  • Refresh collections if you need the extraction results updated after disabling.

How to disable attributes

  1. Navigate to the Attributes tab.

  2. Locate the attribute or attribute group you want to disable.

  3. Use the Enable toggle for the attribute to disable it.

    • You can disable individual attributes or whole groups at one time.
    • Attributes and attribute groups can be re-enabled at any time with this same toggle.
    The "Attributes" tab with the enabled and disabled toggles highlighted.

  4. When prompted, select Confirm.

    The warning when disabling a group of attributes.

After disabling, the attribute remains visible in the Attributes list but is no longer applied during extraction.

What happens when you disable an attribute

When an attribute is disabled:

  • It is excluded from future extraction runs.
  • It is not applied when refreshing collections.
  • Existing extracted values remain until a collection is refreshed.
  • The attribute definition is retained and can be enabled again.

Disabling does not delete the attribute.

When to disable an attribute

Disable an attribute when you need to:

  • Temporarily stop using an attribute.
  • Retire an attribute without removing its configuration.
  • Prevent further extraction while reviewing or revising logic.

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