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EA_OnPreNewAttribute

EA_OnPreNewAttribute notifies Add-Ins that a new attribute is about to be created on an element. It enables Add-Ins to permit or deny creation of the new attribute.

This event occurs when a user creates a new attribute on an element by either drag-dropping from the Project Browser, using the 'Attributes' tab of the Features window, or using the in-place editor on the diagram. The notification is provided immediately before the attribute is created, so that the Add-In can disable addition of the attribute.

Syntax

Function EA_OnPreNewAttribute (Repository As EA.Repository, Info As EA.EventProperties) As Boolean

The EA_OnPreNewAttribute function syntax contains these parameters.

Parameter

Type

See also

Info

EA.EventProperties

Direction: IN

Description: Contains these EventProperty objects for the attribute to be created:

  • Type: A string value corresponding to Attribute.Type
  • Stereotype: A string value corresponding to Attribute.Stereotype
  • ParentID: A long value corresponding to Attribute.ParentID
  • ClassifierID: A long value corresponding to Attribute.ClassifierID
 EventProperties Class

Repository

EA.Repository

Direction: IN

Description: An EA.Repository object representing the currently open Enterprise Architect model. Poll its members to retrieve model data and user interface status information.

 Repository Class

Return Value

Return True to enable addition of the new attribute to the model. Return False to disable addition of the new attribute.

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