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This field takes a string that identifies the attribute, for example: Ball.  The string should include the namespace for the attribute and the attribute name separated by a colon.  For example, trace:maxdiffusedepth or user:Ball.

Variable Type

This specifies the type of variable to read and must match what was specified above on the other nodes.

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DCC applications may use a different mechanism for applying a user attribute. Below are two examples for applying a Color color user attribute named "Ball" to a shape:

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