Data Flow Properties

You can modify an object's properties from its property sheet. To open a data flow property sheet, double-click its diagram symbol or its Browser entry in the Data Flows folder.

The General tab contains the following properties :

Property

Description

Name

Specifies the name of the item, which should be clear and meaningful, and should convey the item's purpose to non-technical users.

Code

Specifies the technical name of the item, which is used for generating code or scripts.

Comment

Specifies a descriptive comment for the object.

Stereotype

Extends the semantics of the object. You can enter a stereotype directly in this field, or add stereotypes to the list by specifying them in an extension file.

Source

Specifies the object from which the data flow originates. Use the tools to the right of the list to create, browse for, or view the properties of the currently selected object.

Destination

Specifies the object to which the data flow leads. Use the tools to the right of the list to create, browse for, or view the properties of the currently selected object.