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Author Class

An Author object represents a named model author. Authors can be accessed using the Repository Authors collection.

Associated table in .EAP file     t_authors

Author Attributes

Attribute

Type

Notes

Name

String

Read/Write

The Author name.

 

Notes

String

Read/Write

Notes about the author.

 

ObjectType

ObjectType

Read only

Distinguishes objects referenced through a Dispatch interface.

 

Roles

String

Read/Write

Roles the author might play in this project.

 

Author Methods

Method

Type

Notes

GetLastError ()

String

Returns a string value describing the most recent error that occurred in relation to this object.

 

Update ()

Boolean

Updates the current Author object after modification or appending a new item. If false is returned, check the GetLastError function for more information.