IArea properties
- Last Updated: February 11, 2026
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- OpenEdge
- Version 13.0
- Documentation
Inherits properties from IDataAdminElement and
defines the properties listed in the following table.
| Property name | Data type | Access | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
BlockSize
|
INTEGER
|
Read-only | Returns the block size of the area in KB. |
ClusterSize
|
INTEGER
|
Readable, Writeable | Set to the cluster size. Can be 1 (for a Type 1 area), 8, 64, or 512. |
Extents
|
IExtentList
|
Read-only | Returns a numbered list of the area's extents. |
IsType2
|
LOGICAL
|
Read-only | Returns TRUE if the area is
a Type 2 area. |
Name
|
CHARACTER
|
Readable, Writeable | Set to the unique name and identifier (in the database) of the area. |
Number
|
INTEGER
|
Read-only | Returns the internal unique area number. |
NumExtents
|
INTEGER
|
Read-only | Returns the number of extents. |
RecordsPerBlock
|
INTEGER
|
Readable, Writeable | Records per block. Can be set to 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, or 256. |
Type
|
CHARACTER
|
Read-only | Returns the area type, which can only be "Data" for
a new area created using this API. You can create other possible
area types using the database PROSTRCT utility. For more information,
see Manage the OpenEdge Database. |