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Author Class

An Author object represents a named model author. Authors can be accessed using the Repository Authors collection.

Associated table in .EAP file:     t_authors

Author Attributes:

Attribute

Type

Notes

Name

String

Read/Write

The Author name.

 

Notes

String

Read/Write

Notes about the author.

 

ObjectType

ObjectType

Read only

Distinguishes objects referenced through a Dispatch interface.

 

Roles

String

Read/Write

Roles the author might play in this project.

 

Author Methods:

Method

Type

Notes

GetLastError ()

String

Returns a string value describing the most recent error that occurred in relation to this object.

This function is rarely used as an exception is thrown when an error occurs.

 

Update ()

Boolean

Updates the current Author object after modification or appending a new item. If false is returned, check the GetLastError function for more information.