Constant

Symbol

The Constant transfer function can be used to insert a fixed value that is not present in the source data but is requiired in the target, for example.

'Input help' area

Source alias

This is the database alias for the data source specified in the main node (transfer).

Target alias

The database alias in the main node (Transfer) for the target is shown here.

'Constant value' area

Value

Enter the value of the constant here (text, numbers, date, time, etc.).

Conversion to the data type of the target field will take place in the transfer if this is possible.

'Target' area

Overwrite font

This option can only be set when the target field type is Long text (RichText).

The button is used to define the font to be used in the target field.

Variable

Activate the Variable option if the value from the function is to be written in a variable.

When Long text (RichText) fields are transferred, the button can also be used to change the font.

Also see Transfer - Change item fonts

Variable

Enter a unique name for the variable. You can also use variables that are already used in the transfer. You can specify if the value of the variable is replaced or the new value is appended using the Mode.

Mode

The Mode determines whether the value in the variable is to be overwritten or the new value appended after the existing value.

Field

Activate this option if the value from the function is to be transferred to a field.

Table

Select a table. The tables from the target alias are listed here for selection.

Variable

The corresponding fields from the selected table are shown here for selection.

The values of the function are transferred into this field.

Field type / Field length

These values are taken from the database information as far as possible.

They can be manually edited if required for undefined types and lengths.