Term

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public 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

Term

String

Read/Write. The glossary item name.

Type

String

Read/Write. The type this term applies to (eg. business or technical).

Meaning

String

Read/Write. The description of the term; its meaning.

TermID

Long

Read only. A local ID number to identify the term in the model.

ObjectType

ObjectType

Read only. Distinguishes objects referenced through a Dispatch interface.

Term Methods

Method

Type

Notes

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.

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.