Overview of Dataport Single Element Functions
Single-element functions provide information about discrete Rational Statemate elements in the database. Using single-element functions, you can retrieve any information attached to a particular element. This information is usually entered into the database via forms. Data extraction is a multi-stage procedure. Generally, when working with a Rational Statemate element, you know the element’s name (path name). You can retrieve more information about an element, such as the element’s synonym or what attributes are defined in the element’s form, using the single-element functions.
Complete the following steps to obtain more information about a Rational Statemate element:
2. Specify theID
and the information requested. Receive the extracted informationThe element
ID
is an internal representation that Rational Statemate uses to identify each element. You do not see theID
; you extract it from the database using one function and pass it along to another to process your information request.
● Multiple functions can be called in succession for the same element. Each extracts different types of information.
● There are functions that extract records of all information on an element. You can then use fields of this record, instead of using the individual functions for each type of information.