Assigning a Component as an Argument

You can use other components as interface elements of components. The procedure is described here for an argument of type user-defined. The same procedure can be used for a complex return value.

Note

Since ASCET V6.3.0, complex arguments are always explicit references, even though they are not marked with the overlay icon .

  1. Open the Signature Editor for the method to which you want to add the component.
  2. From the Arguments list, select the item for which you want to specify the data type (or add a new item).

  3. In the Argument Type combo box, select the entry <user defined>.

    A selection dialog window opens for the current database/workspace.

  4. From the 1 Database or 1 Workspace list, select the component you want and click OK to close the dialog.

    The selected component appears in the Argument Type combo box on the interface editor.

  5. Click OK to store the changes you made to the interface.