You can modify an object's properties from its property sheet. To open a transformation parameter property sheet, double-click a transformation parameter on the Parameters tab of a data transformation task.
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Property |
Description |
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Name |
Specifies the name of the item, which should be clear and meaningful, and should convey the item's purpose to non-technical users. |
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Code |
Specifies the technical name of the item, which is used for generating code or scripts. |
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Comment |
Specifies a descriptive comment for the object. |
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Stereotype |
Extends the semantics of an object derived from existing objects but specific to your needs. You can type stereotypes directly in this field, or add stereotypes to the list by specifying them in your model's resource file or in an extended model definition. |
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Data type |
Specifies the type of the parameter. If you change the type of the transformation process, the data type used by the parameter will be converted to its equivalent in the new transformation engine. For more information about data types, see Script/Data Type Category in the DBMS Resource File Reference chapter of the Customizing and Extending PowerDesigner manual. |
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Type |
Specifies the type of the parameter. You can choose one of the following values: |
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Default value |
Specifies a default value for the parameter. |