Creating J profile parameters

Creating a J profile parameter

J profile parameters, which are instances stereotyped “profileParameter”, are defined on a J profile implementation.

To be used in a J code, a J profile parameter must be instantiated by an MDAC parameter.

Profile parameter types are selected from basic types and types defined in the “ObjecteeringTypes” package.

To create a J profile parameter, simply carry out the following steps:

1. In the explorer, select the profile implementation in which you want to create the parameter.

2. Click on the icon. The “Parameter” window then appears.

3. Enter the name of the J profile parameter.

4. Click on the button to open the dropdown list of available types and select a type for the new parameter.

5. Enter a value for the parameter.

6. Click on “OK” to confirm.

In the example shown in Figure 97, two J profile parameters have been defined. The first is a directory-type profile parameter, and the second is a boolean-type profile parameter.

Figure 97. Two parameters in the “MyProfileImplementation" profile implementation

The “Profile parameter” dialog box

Figure 98. The “Profile parameter” dialog box

Key:

· “Name”: This field is used to enter the name.

· “Type”: This field is used to enter the type.

· “Value”: This field is used to define the default value.

Toolbar

The icons appearing in the “MDA” tab of the auxiliary window can be used to run the following commands:

Icon	Description
	This icon is used to open this page.
	This icon is used to check that the profile parameter has been correctly modeled.