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Datatype Class
A Datatype is a named type that can be associated with attribute or method types. It typically is related to either code engineering or database modeling. Datatypes also indicate which language or database system they relate to. Accessed using the Repository Datatypes collection.
Associated table in .EAP file: t_datatypes
Datatype Attributes
Attribute |
Type |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
DatatypeID |
Long |
Read/Write. Instance ID for this datatype within the current model. System maintained. |
DefaultLen |
Long |
Read/Write. Default length (DDL only). |
DefaultPrec |
Long |
Read/Write. Default precision (DDL only). |
DefaultScale |
Long |
Read/Write. Default scale (DDL only). |
GenericType |
String |
Read/Write. The associated generic type for this data type. |
HasLength |
String |
Read/Write. Indicates datatype has a length component. |
MaxLen |
Long |
Read/Write. Maximum length (DDL only). |
MaxPrec |
Long |
Read/Write. Maximum precision (DDL only). |
MaxScale |
Long |
Read/Write. Maximum scale (DDL only). |
Name |
String |
Read/Write. The datatype name (such as integer). This appears in the related drop-down datatype lists where appropriate. |
ObjectType |
Read only. Distinguishes objects referenced through a Dispatch interface. |
|
Product |
String |
Read/Write. The datatype product, such as Java, C++, Oracle. |
Size |
Long |
Read/Write. The datatype size. |
Type |
String |
Read/Write. The type can be DDL for database datatype or Code for language datatypes. |
UserDefined |
Long |
Read/Write. Indicates if datatype is a user defined type or system generated. Datatypes distributed with Enterprise Architect are all system generated. Datatypes created in the Datatype dialog are marked 1 (true). |
Datatype 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 Datatype object after modification or appending a new item. If false is returned, check the GetLastError function for more information. |
