Message Sets: Documentation properties for a message set

Use the documentation property of a message set to add information that enhances the understanding of the function of the message set.

Property Type Meaning
Version String Use this field to enter a version for the message set. The version of the message set is then displayed in the Eclipse properties view.

You can set a default value for this field in the message set preferences.
Documentation String You use the documentation property of a message set to add information that enhances the understanding of the function of the message set.

This field requires a string value ; you can use any standard alphanumeric characters.

The following characters are not allowed in this field: quote ", ampersand &, less than <, greater than >. These characters are allowed only when escaped according to XML specifications as shown here:
  • &quot; instead of "
  • &amp; instead of &
  • &lt; instead of <
  • &gt; instead of >
You can also use this field to define a keyword and its value that is displayed for the deployed message set in the properties view of Eclipse. An example is:
$MQSI Author=Fred MQSI$
When the properties of the deployed message set are displayed, a row is added to the display showing "Author" as the property name and "Fred" as its value.