You can create data formats to reuse in constraints for multiple objects by clicking the New button to the right of the Format field on the Standard Checks tab. Data formats are informational only, and are not generated as constraints.
You can modify an object's properties from its property sheet. To open a data format property sheet, double-click its Browser entry in the Data Formats folder.
The General tab contains the following properties:
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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 object, which is used for generating code or scripts, which may be abbreviated, and should not generally include spaces. |
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Comment |
Provides a description of the format. |
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Stereotype |
Sub-classification used to extend the semantics of an object without changing its structure; it can be predefined or user-defined. |
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Type |
Specifies the type of the format. You can choose between:
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Expression |
Specifies the form of the data to be stored in the column; For example, 9999.99 would represent a four digit number with two decimal places. |