DDL dictionary version 1.4.1
_related_function
Name:'_related_function'
Definition:
Specifies the relationship between the defined item and the item specified by _related_item. The following classifications are recognized. 'alternate' signals that the item referred to in _related_item has attributes that permit it to be used as an alternative to the defined item for validation purposes. 'convention' signals that the item referred to in _related_item is equivalent to the defined item except for a predefined convention which requires a different _enumeration set. 'conversion' signals that the item referred to in _related_item is equivalent to the defined item except that different scaling or conversion factors are applied. 'replace' signals that the item referred to in _related_item may be used identically to replace the defined item.
Appears in list containing _related_item
The data value must be one of the following:
|
alternate | used alternatively for validation tests |
|
convention | equivalent except for defined convention |
|
conversion | equivalent except for conversion factor |
|
replace | new definition replaces the current one |
Type: char
Category: related


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