EventClassName Element for EventClass (ADF)
Specifies the user-defined name of the event class.
Syntax
<EventClasses>
<EventClass>
<EventClassName>
Element Characteristics
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
Data type |
string, between 1 and 64 characters in length. |
Default value |
None. |
Occurrence |
Required once per EventClass element. |
Updates |
You can modify this element, but cannot add or delete it when you update the application. |
Element Relationships
| Relationship | Elements |
|---|---|
Parent element |
|
Child elements |
None. |
Remarks
The name of an event class must conform to SQL Server identifier naming conventions. It also must be unique within the application. For more information about SQL Server identifier naming conventions, see Identifiers.
Important
If you add, delete, or update the EventClassName element, updating the application deletes and re-creates the event class to which it corresponds. This includes dropping and re-creating the SQL Server tables and indexes used by this event class. Any data existing in the original SQL Server tables is permanently deleted.
Example
The following example shows an EventClassName element that specifies an event class name of HockeyScores.
<EventClassName>HockeyScores</EventClassName>
See Also
Reference
Application Definition File Reference
Other Resources
Defining Core Event Class Properties
Updating Instances and Applications