SysAutoRun.execAdjustGlobalTypes Method [AX 2012]
Allows modification of properties on global data types in Microsoft Dynamics AX.
Syntax
protected boolean execAdjustGlobalTypes(XmlNode _command)
Run On
Client
Parameters
- _command
Type: XmlNode Class
The XML node to get the value from.
Return Value
Type: boolean
true if execution is successful; otherwise, false.
Remarks
The execAdjustGlobalTypes method is called when the <AdjustGlobalTypes> tag is used in the configuration file when Microsoft Dynamics AX is started. For more information, see the SysAutoRun class.
Execution of this method is controlled by the SysAutoRun.execCommand method.
Global data types are extended data types that are likely that will be used in more than one company. For a list of these types, see the Adjust global types form (SysEDTSetup). Launch this form from Administration > Setup > System > Adjust global types.
The attributes available for the different data types are shown in the following table.
Attribute |
Base data type that the attribute applies to |
Description of attribute |
|---|---|---|
length |
String |
Sets the StringSize property. |
adjustRight |
String |
Sets the Adjustment property to Right. |
displayLength |
Real |
Sets the DisplayLength property. |
decimals |
Real |
Sets the NoOfDecimals property. |
Examples
The following example shows a possible use of the <AdjustGlobalTypes> tag in the configuration file.
<AdjustGlobalTypes>
<AccountNum length="24" adjustRight="false" />
<AmountMst displayLength="12" decimals="10" />
</AdjustGlobalTypes>