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      </table><br><p class="para_topic">The New Attribute option on the Create/Edit Checker dialog lets you create attributes for your checker.</p>
      <p class="para_topic">To create an attribute:</p>
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            <p class="para_item">Click <img align="bottom" src="graphics/new_attribute_ico.gif" border="0"> <b class="uiTerm">New Attribute</b>.
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            <p class="para_item">Enter a valid attribute name in the <b class="uiTerm">Name</b> box.
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            <p class="para_item">Click an attribute data type from the <b class="uiTerm">Type</b> drop-down list.
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            <p class="para_item">Select or clear check boxes for behavioral flags.</p>
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            <p class="para_item">Enter the rule in the <b class="uiTerm">Formula</b> box.
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