Data Output Properties

To view or edit a data output's properties, double-click its diagram symbol or Browser or list entry. The property sheet tabs and fields listed here are those available by default, before any customization of the interface by you or an administrator.

The General tab contains the following properties:

Property

Description

Name/Code/Comment

Identify the object. The name should clearly convey the object's purpose to non-technical users, while the code, which is used for generating code or scripts, may be abbreviated, and should not normally include spaces. You can optionally add a comment to provide more detailed information about the object. By default the code is generated from the name by applying the naming conventions specified in the model options. To decouple name-code synchronization, click to release the = button to the right of the Code field.

Stereotype

Extends the semantics of the object. You can enter a stereotype directly in this field, or add stereotypes to the list by specifying them in an extension file.

Mode

[Database output only] Specifies the type of action the database output performs on the target object by analyzing its input flows. You can choose one of the following options:
  • Clear – Deletes rows in the target object.

  • Delete & insert – Deletes rows in the target object, and inserts a new row.

  • Insert – Inserts a row in a target object.

  • Insert or update – Looks for a row in a target objet, and inserts it if it does not exist or updates it.

  • Update – Looks for an existing row in a target objet, and updates it

Data connection

Specifies the data store represented by the output. You must select a data connection to access the list of available data stores. This field will be automatically completed if you drag the data store from the browser, and drop it onto the diagram.

Target object

[Database and XML document outputs only] Specifies the particular object from the target model to be used as output. Use the tools to the right of the list to browse for an object or view the properties of the currently selected object.

Keywords

Provide a way of loosely grouping objects through tagging. To enter multiple keywords, separate them with commas.