FAQ（已废弃）
Explanation of attribute_show_type_value
After the developer query the child attributes of a post category,a field called attribute_show_value_type will be returned of each attribute in the response. Currently there are 7 candidates for this field, which could be found in the following charts
1.brand_list_box
This kind of type is used for displaying brand attribute.
2.list_box
The "list_box" type is in commonly used for the display style of the post attribute.It's similar with "brand_list_box",but it's not only for "brand",those attributes which have a value candicate list will be presented in this style.
(list_box)
3.check_box
check_box let you select mutiple values for a specific attribute(For example:the body meterial of spotlights may contains both ABS and Aluminum)
The pictures belowed will show you this style.
(1)Case 1:You can choose them in a list_box.
（check_box）
(2)Case 2:You can select them in a extra field.
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4.input_str
For those attributes which values can be customized by sellers with text,"input_str" will be applied.(For example:you can discribe the "Usage" by yourself.)
(input_str)
5.input_int
This kind of type is nearly identical with "input_int",but the different is in this field, only number format is supported.
6.group_table
In some cases,the attribute under the leaf_category have child_attributes,we use "group_table" to deal with them.In this style,after you choosing a attribute which has childs,then the child_attribute will appear.(For example:If you select "Wood" for "Material",the child_attributes for "Wood", which is "Wood Type", will appear)
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(group_table)
7.interval
"interval" is available for attributes which values are within the specified range,you'd input the minimal and maximal limits for the values.
