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Parameter (automation interface)
A data item that sends values to or receives values from an Operation, Event or Exception.
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The Name of a Parameter must not contain spaces.
ATTRIBUTES
In addition to the common attributes.
Data Type
The textual datatype for the information carried by the Parameter.
Access is read/write.
Data Type <language> Name
Where <language> can be Ada, C, C++, IDL or Java.
A string returning the mangled name of the Parameter's data type.
Access is read-only.
Default Value
The textual default value of the Parameter.
Access is read/write.
Description
A textual property that gives an overview of the dictionary item.
Access is read/write.
Mechanism
Indicates direction of Parameter data. Possible values are in, out or inout.
Access is read/write.
Signature
A string that shows the signature of the Parameter.
Access is read/write.
ASSOCIATIONS:
In addition to the common associations.
Applied Comment
Relationship to Comments that are applied to the Parameter.
Multiplicity is 0+, access is read/write.
Applied Constraint
Relationship to Constraints that are applied to the Parameter.
Multiplicity is 0+, access is read/write.
Data Type
Relationship with a data type item.
For uninterpreted data types, see the Data Type <language> Name attribute.
Multiplicity is 0-1, access is read/write.
Event
The Event this Parameter may belong to.
Multiplicity is 1, access is read/write.
Exception
The Exception this Parameter may belong to.
Multiplicity is 1, access is read/write.
Object Node
A relationship to Object Nodes (Input Pins and Output Pins) for which Parameter is the Linked Item.
Multiplicity is 0+, access is read/write.
Operation
The Operation this Parameter may belong to.
Multiplicity is 1, access is read/write.
Owned Comment
Relationship to Comments that are owned by the Parameter.
Multiplicity is 0+, access is read/write.
Owned Constraint
Relationship to Constraints that are owned by the Parameter.
Multiplicity is 0+, access is read/write.