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Term Class

A Term object represents one entry in the system glossary. Terms can be accessed using the Repository Terms collection.

Associated table in .EAP file     t_glossary

Term Attributes

Attribute

Type

Notes

Meaning

String

Read/Write

The description of the term; its meaning.

 

ObjectType

ObjectType

Read only

Distinguishes objects referenced through a Dispatch interface.

 

Term

String

Read/Write

The glossary item name.

 

TermID

Long

Read only

A local ID number to identify the term in the model.

 

Type

String

Read/Write

The type this term applies to (for example, business or technical).

 

Term Methods

Method

Type

Notes

GetLastError ()

String

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

 

Update ()

Boolean

Updates the current Term object after modification or appending a new item.

If false is returned, check the GetLastError function for more information.