Interface ISortElement

    • Method Detail

      • getDirection

        java.lang.String getDirection()
        Returns the sort direction. The possible values are define in DesignChoiceConstants, and they are:
        • SORT_DIRECTION_ASC
        • SORT_DIRECTION_DESC
        Returns:
        the direction to sort
      • setDirection

        void setDirection​(java.lang.String direction)
                   throws SemanticException
        Sets the sort direction. The allowed values are define in DesignChoiceConstants, and they are:
        • SORT_DIRECTION_ASC
        • SORT_DIRECTION_DESC
        Parameters:
        direction - the direction to set
        Throws:
        SemanticException - if the direction is not in choice list.
      • getKey

        java.lang.String getKey()
        Returns an expression that gives the sort key on which to sort. The simplest case is the name of a column. The expression can also be an expression that includes columns. When used for a group, the expression can contain an aggregate computed over the group.
        Returns:
        the key to sort
        See Also:
        setKey(String)
      • setKey

        void setKey​(java.lang.String key)
             throws SemanticException
        Sets an expression that gives the sort key on which to sort.
        Parameters:
        key - the key to sort
        Throws:
        SemanticException - value required exception
        See Also:
        getKey()