Similarly, you cannot include an external data model that defines a data type with the same name as a locally defined reusable type or a data type in another included data model. By configuring the inclusion of an external data model, you can use the data types defined in that data model to create new elements in the data structure the same way as using locally defined reusable types.Īs the names of data types must be unique across all locally defined as well as all included types, you cannot create new reusable types with the same name as a data type in an included data model. You can also share reusable types between multiple data models.

Including data types defined in other data models The created element will then share the type definition of the reusable type. To do so, select an existing reusable type in the element creation form. The structure of new elements can be defined using reusable types. If a data type is not used by any elements, you can select the 'Delete type' from its down arrow menu to delete the reusable type. A table then displays all elements that are based on this type. It is possible to see the elements that are using a reusable type by selecting 'References to this type' on the specific page of each data type, under 'Simple data types' and 'Complex data types' in the navigation pane. Alternatively, you can convert existing tables and groups into reusable types using their corresponding down arrow menus. To edit the structure of the associated reusable type, you have to access the type from the 'Simple data types' or 'Complex data types' section.įrom the down arrow menu of 'Simple data types' and 'Complex data types' in the navigation pane, you can define simple and complex reusable types that will be available for creating more elements which share the same structural definition and properties. The structure of a groups or table using a reusable type is shown as read-only. If you modify the definition of a reusable type in the 'Simple data types' or 'Complex data types' section, you will modify the structure of all elements based on that reusable type. If you are duplicating a table or group containing other elements, all nested elements are copied with their original names. The duplicated element is added to the data model at the same level as the element from which it was copied, appended after the existing elements. All other properties are copied from the source element. You must provide a name for the duplicated element that is unique at its level of the data structure. To duplicate an element, click the down arrow corresponding to its entry. When deleting a group or table that is not using a reusable type, the deletion is performed recursively, removing all its nested elements. According to the language preference of each user, TIBCO EBX® will display the corresponding localized label and description of the element.Īny element can be deleted from the data structure using the down arrow corresponding to its entry. Unlike the unique name, the labels and descriptions are modifiable after creation. You have the option to provide localized user-friendly labels to be displayed in the user interface instead of the unique name of the element, as well as brief localized descriptions of the element. This name is assigned once the element is created and cannot be changed subsequently. Whenever you create a new element in your data model, you must provide a name for the field 'Name' that is unique in its level of the data structure. Names, labels, descriptions, and information If this element must be renamed, it can be deleted and recreated with a new name. The element root is always added upon data model creation. You can then follow the element creation wizard to create the new element. Depending on whether the existing element is a field, group, or table, you have the choice of creating the new element as a child of the existing element, or before or after the existing element at the same level. The following elements are available to describe the structure of your data model:Īdd a new element relative to any existing element in the data structure by clicking the down arrow to the right of the existing entry, and selecting an element creation option from the menu. Creating or defining foreign key fields.Including data types defined in other data models.

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