Parameter [EA User Guide]

public Class

A Parameter object represents a method argument and is accessed through the Method Parameters collection.

Associated table in .EAP file: t_operationparams

Parameter Attributes

Attribute	Type	Notes
Alias	String	Read/Write. An optional alias for this parameter.
ClassifierID	String	Read/Write. A ClassifierID for the parameter, if known.
Default	String	Read/Write. A default value for this parameter.
IsConst	Boolean	Read/Write. Flag indicating the parameter is Const (cannot be altered).
Kind	String	Read/Write. The parameter kind - in, inout, out, return.
Name	String	Read/Write. The parameter name; must be unique for a single method.
Notes	String	Read/Write. Descriptive notes.
ObjectType	ObjectType	Read only. Distinguishes objects referenced through a Dispatch interface.
OperationID	Long	Read only. ID of the method associated with this parameter.
ParameterGUID	String	Read/Write. A globally unique ID for the current Parameter. System generated.
Position	Long	Read/Write. The position in the argument list.
Stereotype	String	Read/Write. The first stereotype of the parameter.
StereotypeEx	String	Read/Write. All the applied stereotypes of the parameter in a comma-separated list.
Style	String	Read/Write. Some style information.
StyleEx	String	Read/Write. Advanced style settings. Not currently used.
Type	Variant	Read/Write. The parameter type; can be a primitive type or defined classifier.

Parameter 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 since an exception is thrown when an error occurs.

Update ()

Boolean

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