The topics that are listed below provide a description of special
values that may be returned by CWBSO_GetObjAttr, and specified
on CWBSO_SetObjAttr, for each type of object. In addition,
any special values that may be specified on CWBSO_SetListFilter for
each type of list object are discussed.
Special considerations:
- For attributes that are numeric, it is common practice for iSeries™ APIs
to return negative numeric values to indicate which special value (if any)
an object attribute contains. System Object Access automatically maps these
negative numbers to their corresponding special value string. For example,
the Retrieve Spooled File Attributes (QUSRSPLA) API returns
"-1" for page rotation if output reduction is performed automatically. CWBSO_GetObjAttr returns
“*AUTO”.
- Some list filter criteria accept multiple values. For example, it is possible
to filter a list of printers on multiple printer names. In such cases, commas
should separate the supplied values.
Where to find additional information about attribute special
values:
See the i5/OS™ APIs topic in the iSeries
Information Center.