MultiDimensional
Usage
To specify that this property has the characteristics of a multidimensional array, use the following syntax:
Property Data [ Multidimensional ];
Otherwise, omit this keyword or place the word Not immediately before the keyword.
Details
A multidimensional property is different from other properties as follows:
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Caché does not provide property methods for it (for information on property methods, see Using Caché Objects).
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It is ignored when the object is validated or saved.
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It is not saved to disk, unless your application includes code to save it specifically.
That is, the property is also automatically Transient.
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It cannot be exposed through ActiveX or Java.
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It cannot be stored in or exposed through SQL tables.
Multidimensional properties are rare but provide a useful way to temporarily contain information about the state of an object.
Default
If this keyword is omitted, the property is not multidimensional.
See Also
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“Property Definitions” in this book
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“Defining and Using Literal Properties” in Using Caché Objects
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“Working with Collections” in Using Caché Objects
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“Working with Streams” in Using Caché Objects
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“Defining and Using Object-Valued Properties” in Using Caché Objects
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“Defining and Using Relationships” in Using Caché Objects
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“Introduction to Compiler Keywords” in Using Caché Objects
