# Interface Attribute
Common interface of an attribute as in a dimensional model.
An attribute is an extension of a Column in a generic data set.
# Methods
# getSort
getSort():
Sort
Gets the sort definition.
# Returns
The Sort definition
# sort
sort(
sort):Attribute
Sorts the attribute by the given definition
# Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
sort | Sort | Sort definition |
# Returns
An sorted instance of the attribute
# Properties
# expression
readonlyexpression:string
Expression representing the element in a JAQL query (opens new window). It is typically populated automatically in the data model generated by the data model generator.
# name
name:
string
Element name
# type
readonlytype:string
Element type