Int field

EPrints 3 Reference: Directory Structure - Metadata Fields - Repository Configuration - XML Config Files - XML Export Format - EPrints data structure - Core API - Data Objects

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Description

This metadata field is for store whole number values. Such as the number of pages of a publication or number of pieces that make up an exhibition-type publication.

Inheritance

• Metadata
  • Int field

Properties

name	default	description
digits	n/a	This property is taken from the repository configuration.

Required Phrases

No additional phrases.

Database

Int fields are stored in the database as

fieldname INT(11)

API

See API page.

Examples

Most basic example.

{
    name => 'num_pieces',
    type => 'int',
},

Limit input field to six characters (digits) and do not create a SQL database table index.

{
    name => 'pages',
    type => 'int',
    maxlength => 6,
    sql_index => 0,
},