Constants tab - Option descriptions

Option Description

Fields

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Classification

User-defined text used to group, sort, and filter constants.

Data Type

Return type of the constant:

  • Integer—Contains only numbers.
  • Float—Contains numbers and a decimal point.
  • String—Contains alphanumeric characters.
  • Boolean—True or False.
  • Date/Time—Contains date and time information.

Description

Description of the constant.

Name

Name of the constant. The name must:

  • Begin with a letter.
  • Contain only letters and digits.
  • Be unique.

Published (only in libraries)

Indicates that the study object has been published.

Value

Value of the constant.

Toolbar buttons

New Constant

Delete

Create and delete a constant.

Publish (only in libraries)

Publish the selected constant. This button is enabled for library objects that have been saved.