Chapter 12 DBMS-Specific Features
Database package procedures (see Database package procedures) and cursors (see Database package cursors) can use input and output parameters.
For example, in a CREDIT procedure, you could define the parameters Account Number and Amount.
Parameters have the following properties:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | The name of the item which should be clear and meaningful, and should convey the item's purpose to non-technical users. |
| Code | The technical name of the item used for generating code or scripts, which may be abbreviated, and should not generally include spaces. |
| Comment | Additional information about the parameter. |
| Parent | Specifies the database package parent of the parameter. You can see the database package property sheet by clicking the Properties tool at the right of the field. |
| Data type | Data type of the parameter. You can use the Question Mark button to display the list of Standard Data Types. |
| Default Value | Default value of the parameter. |
| Parameter type | Type of the parameter. |
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