Transformation Parameter Properties

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.

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.
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 Chapter 2, DBMS Resource File Reference in Customizing and Extending PowerDesigner .
Type	Specifies the type of the parameter. You can choose one of the following values: In – specifies an input parameter. Out – specifies an output parameter.
Default value	Specifies a default value for the parameter.