Properties of Domain Classes

Domain classes have the properties in the following table. For information about domain classes, see Understanding Models, Classes and Relationships. For more information about how to use these properties, see Customizing and Extending a Domain-Specific Language.

Property Description Default
Access Modifier The level of access of the domain class (public or internal). public
Custom Attributes Used to add attributes to the source code class that is generated from this domain class. <none>
Generates Double Derived If True, both a base class and a partial class (to support customization through overrides) will be generated. For more information, see Overriding and Extending the Generated Classes. False
Has Custom Constructor If True, a custom constructor will be provided in the source code. For more information, see Overriding and Extending the Generated Classes. False
Inheritance Modifier Describes the kind of inheritance of the source code class that is generated from the domain class (none, abstract or sealed). none
Base Class If this domain class is derived, the name of the base class. <none>
Name The name of this domain class. Current name
Namespace The namespace of this domain class. Current namespace
Notes Informal notes that are associated with this domain class. <none>
Description The description that is used to document the UI of the generated designer. <none>
Display Name The name that will be displayed in the generated designer for this domain class. <none>
Help Keyword The optional keyword that is used to index F1 help for this domain class. <none>

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