Description properties for a message flow

Property Type Meaning
Version String You can enter a version for the message flow in this field. This allows the version of the message flow to be displayed using the Eclipse properties view.

A default for this field can be set in the messages flow preferences.

Short Description String You can enter a short description of the message flow in this field.
Long Description String You can add information to enhance the understanding of the message flow's function in this field.

It is a string field and any standard alphanumeric characters can be used.

You can also use this field to define a keyword and its value that will display for the deployed message flow in the properties view of Eclipse. An example is:

$MQSI Author=Fred MQSI$

When the properties of the deployed message flow are displayed, this will add a row to the display showing "Author" as the property name and "Fred" as its value.

For information on keywords see Guidance for defining keywords.

To view and edit the properties of a message flow click Flow > Properties.

Related concepts
Viewing version and keyword information for deployable objects
Related reference
Guidance for defining keywords