Creating Direct-to-Field Mappings

Use this procedure to create a basic direct-to-field mapping to map a Java attribute directly to a value in a database.

To create a direct-to-field mapping:

1. In the Structure window, select the attribute to be mapped.
2. Click the Direct to Field Mapping button on the mapping toolbar.
3. From the Database Field drop-down list on the General tab, choose the appropriate database field.
4. Select the Use Default Value When Database Field is Null option to specify a default Type and Value to use if the database field is null.

   Figure 7-1 Direct-to-field Mapping Properties

   

You can also specify:

• Read-only attributes - See "Specifying Read Only Settings"
• Access methods - See "Specifying Direct Access and Method Access"
• Null values - See "Defaulting Null Values"

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