Configuring Value Converters

If the value's object value and database value are different types, use a converter. TopLink supports the following value converters:

• see "Serialized Object Converter"

• see "Type Conversion Converter"

• see "Object Type Converter"

Using TopLink Workbench

1. Select the mapped attribute in the Navigator. Its properties appear in the Editor.

2. Click the Converter tab. The Converter tab appears.

3. Click the Value Converter tab. The Value Converter tab appears.

   Figure 46-4 Converter – Value Converter Tab

   
   Description of "Figure 46-4 Converter – Value Converter Tab"
   
   

4. Select the appropriate Value Converter.

Use the following information to select the converter for the direct map mapping value:

Converter	Description
No Converter	Do not use a Value Converter for this mapping.
Serialized Object Converter	See "Configuring a Serialized Object Converter".
Type Conversion Converter	See "Configuring a Type Conversion Converter".
Object Type Converter	See "Configuring an Object Type Converter".