Configuring Value Converters

If the value's object value and database value are different types, use a converter. TopLink supports the following value converters:

Using TopLink Workbench

Select the mapped attribute in the Navigator. Its properties appear in the Editor.
Click the Converter tab. The Converter tab appears.
Click the Value Converter tab. The Value Converter tab appears.

Figure 44-4 Converter Tab, Value Converter Subtab

Description of "Figure 44-4 Converter Tab, Value Converter Subtab"

Converter	Description
No Converter	Do not use a Value Converter for this mapping.
Serialized Object Converter	See "Configuring a Serialized Object Converter".
Type Conversion Converter	See "Configuring a Type Conversion Converter".
Object Type Converter	See "Configuring an Object Type Converter".