Data Type

Definition for the formatting of a record field that is defined as additional attribute which can be applied in a campaign, bundle or placement or in the general setting for targeting and capping.

The data type provides the settings if a data field for an attribute is e.g. a text field (=string) or a numeric field (=integer).

Information:

The initial setup of the data types are defined by Cataneo. If there is the need for additional data types have to be coordinated with Cataneo.

Field description

  • Name = User defined Name
  • Identifier = User defined Identifier
  • inputAllowed = it is allowed to enter values into the data field
  • isString = text field
  • isNumeric = numeric field
  • isMoney = numeric field with a money format
  • isList = defines a list for numbers or text. Works with isString and isNumeric
  • isRange = defines the field to be a range of numbers or date
  • isDate = date field
  • isInternalModel = this tag states that an internal data model (e.g. target group). the model is entered in the isInternModel field below.
  • maxSize = Number of possible digits in the field
  • fraction = decimals in a isNumeric or isMoney
  • factor = for numeric fields e.g. devides the value of e.g. add impressions by 1000  
  • pattern = only for Cataneo internal usage
  • isInternalModel = data record class defined by Cataneo e.g. Target Group. The records will be displayed in a pull down menu.