Constant Object

Constant — Contains static value.

Introduction

A constant can be used to store numbers and text so they can be referenced by name.

Properties

Table 6. Constant Object Properties

NameDetailsPossible ValuesDefault Value
DataDictionaryNameName of the Dictionary to be used.*-
ValueValue of the constant.*-
DescriptionDescription to be used in lists.*-
DetailDescriptionDetailed description.*-
ModifiedModification date-time stamp in ISO 8601 format.ccyy-mm-ddThh:mm:ssdate stamp

Example

<Object Application="MyOrder" Type="Constant" Name="MaxOrderLines">
  <Constant>
     <DataDictionaryName>NumberOfLines</DataDictionaryName>
     <Value>99</Value>
     <Description>Maximum Order Lines</Description>
     <DetailDescription>Maximum of possible order lines on a single order</DetailDescription>
     <Modified>2007-11-12T09:58:00</Modified>
  </Constant>
</Object>