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Term Class
A Term object represents one entry in the system glossary. 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 |
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. This function is rarely used as an exception is thrown when an error occurs. |
Update () |
Boolean |
Update the current Term object after modification or appending a new item. If false is returned, check the GetLastError function for more information. |
