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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. Datatypes can be accessed using the Repository Datatypes collection.

Associated table in repository

t_datatypes

Datatype Attributes

Attribute

Remarks

See also

DatatypeID

Long

Notes: Read/Write

The instance ID for this datatype within the current model; this is system maintained.

DefaultLen

Long

Notes: Read/Write

The default length (DDL only).

DefaultPrec

Long

Notes: Read/Write

The default precision (DDL only).

DefaultScale

Long

Notes: Read/Write

The default scale (DDL only).

GenericType

String

Notes: Read/Write

The associated generic type for this data type.

HasLength

String

Notes: Read/Write

Indicates whether the datatype has a length component.

MaxLen

Long

Notes: Read/Write

The maximum length (DDL only).

MaxPrec

Long

Notes: Read/Write

The maximum precision (DDL only).

MaxScale

Long

Notes: Read/Write

The maximum scale (DDL only).

Name

String

Notes: Read/Write

The datatype name (such as integer). This appears in the related drop-down datatype lists where appropriate.

ObjectType

ObjectType

Notes: Read only

Distinguishes objects referenced through a Dispatch interface.

ObjectType

Product

String

Notes: Read/Write

The datatype product, such as Java, C++ or Oracle.

Size

Long

Notes: Read/Write

The datatype size.

Type

String

Notes: Read/Write

The type can be DDL for database datatypes or Code for language datatypes.

UserDefined

Long

Notes: Read/Write

Indicates if the 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

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 Datatype object after modification or appending a new item.

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