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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. Metrics are accessed through the Element Metrics collection.

Associated table in .EAP file

t_objectmetrics

Metric Attributes

Attribute

Remarks

See also

Name

String

Notes: Read/Write

The name of the metric.

Notes

String

Notes: Read/Write

Notes about this metric.

ObjectType

ObjectType

Notes: Read only

Distinguishes objects referenced through a Dispatch interface.

ObjectType

Type

String

Notes: Read/Write

The metric type.

Weight

Long

Notes: Read/Write

A user-defined weighting for estimation or metric purposes.

Metric Methods

Method

Remarks

See also

GetLastError()

String

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

Update()

Boolean

Notes: Updates the current Metric object after modification or appending a new item.

If False is returned, check the 'GetLastError()' function for more information.