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Definition Method—Sets or Retrieves Variable Object's Definition

The Definition method sets or retrieves the variable object's definition. For information about creating a variable object, see the method PolicyMgtDomain‑>CreateVariable.

Syntax

The Definition method has the following format:

Netegrity::PolicyMgtVariable‑>Definition([definition])

Parameters

The Definition method accepts the following parameter:

definition (string)

(Optional) Specifies a new definition for the variable object.

Return Value

The Definition method returns one of the following values:

• definition (string)

  Specifies the variable object's new or existing definition.

• undef

  Specifies that the call is unsuccessful.