Composite types

When you access composite resources from a dictionary, each composite will have several types defined for it. Each type is used in specific situations in Microsoft Dynamics GP. The following table describes the composite types.

Type

Example

Description

Base

AccountNumberComposite

The base implementation of the composite type.

Data

AccountNumberCompositeData

The base implementation of the composite type, but with properties that provide access to the components of the composite.

Read-only

AccountNumberCompositeReadOnly

A read-only version of the composite. It is used in cases such as passing the composite value as a parameter for a procedure or function.

With events

AccountNumberCompositeWithEvents

The composite with the standard window field events.

With full events

AccountNumberCompositeWithFullEvents

The composite with the standard window field events, and the same field events for each component of the composite.

Hint: In most cases, the IntelliSense will tell you what composite type is required for a specific situation.