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Metric Class
A Metric is a named item with a weighting that can be associated with an element for purposes of building metrics about the model. Accessed through the Element Metrics collection.
Associated table in .EAP file: t_objectmetrics
Metric Attributes
Attribute |
Type |
Notes |
|---|---|---|
Name |
String |
Read/Write. The name of the metric. |
Notes |
String |
Read/Write. Notes about this metric. |
ObjectType |
Read only. Distinguishes objects referenced through a Dispatch interface. |
|
Type |
String |
Read/Write. The metric type. |
Weight |
Long |
Read/Write. A user defined weighting for estimation or metric purposes. |
Metric 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 |
Update the current Metric object after modification or appending a new item. If false is returned, check the GetLastError function for more information. |
