Component Properties

To open a component property sheet and view or edit its properties, double-click its diagram symbol or its Browser entry.

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 object, which is used for generating code or scripts

Comment

Descriptive comment for the object.

Stereotype

Extends the semantics of an object derived from existing objects but specific to your needs.

Programming Language

Specifies the programming language in which the component is written.

Type

Specifies the type of the component. You can choose between:
  • EJB
  • Servlet
  • Presentation
  • DataAccess
  • Controller
  • COM
  • ActiveX