PropertyType

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public Class

A PropertyType object represents a defined property that can be applied to UML elements as a Tagged Value. Accessed using the Repository PropertyTypes collection. Each PropertyType corresponds to one of the predefined Tagged Values for the model.

Associated table in .EAP file: t_propertytypes

Author Attributes

Attribute

Type

Notes

Tag

String

Read/WriteName of the property (Tag Name)

Description

String

Read/Write.  Short description for the property

Detail

String

Read/Write.  Configuration information for the property

ObjectType

ObjectType

Read only.  Distinguishes objects referenced through a Dispatch interface.

Author Methods

Method

Type

Notes

Update () 

Boolean 

Update the current PropertyType object after modification or appending a new item. If false is returned, check the GetLastError function for more information.

GetLastError () 

String

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

This function is rarely used since an exception is thrown when an error occurs.