You can modify an object's properties from its property sheet. To open a data item property sheet, double-click its Browser entry in the Data Items folder.
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. |
Code |
Specifies the technical name of the object, which is used for generating code or scripts, which may be abbreviated, and should not generally include spaces. |
Comment |
Specifies a descriptive label for the data item. |
Stereotype |
Sub-classification used to extend the semantics of an object without changing its structure; it can be predefined or user-defined. |
Data type |
Specifies the code indicating the data format, such as N for numeric or A for alphanumeric, followed by the number of characters. |
Length |
Specifies the maximum number of characters. |
Precision |
Specifies the number of places after the decimal point, for data values that can take a decimal point. |
Domain |
Specifies the name of the associated domain (See Domains (CDM/LDM/PDM)). If you attach a data item to a domain, the domain supplies a data type to the data item, and can also apply length, decimal precision, and check parameters. |
The following tabs are also commonly used:
Standard Checks - contains checks which control the values permitted for the data item (see Check Parameters (CDM/LDM/PDM)).
Additional Checks - allows you to specify additional constraints (not defined by standard check parameters) for the data item.
Rules - lists the business rules associated with the data item (see Business Rules (CDM/LDM/PDM)).