Database Object Type
Specifying a database object type means a user must enter the name of an existing object of that type. You can also prefix any of these types with new_ to specify a name for a new object of that type. For example, t=marker means the user must enter the name of an existing marker and t=new_marker means the user must enter the name for the new marker.
Here are some examples:
$stiffness:t=real
$counter:t=integer
$end_point:t=location
$attitude:t=orientation
$mat:t=marker
Similar to the file parameter type, you can also add a default wildcard after the object type, such as marker(left_*). In this case, if you browse for existing markers, the Database Navigator uses this as the default wildcard pattern for the parameter and lists only markers whose names begin with "left_". If you do not supply a wildcard, the Database Navigator lists all the objects of the appropriate type.
You can use the Adams View Function Builder to view the different object types in Adams View as explained below. Note that this procedure returns both object types and object classes.
To view the database object types in Adams View:
1. From the Tools menus, select Database Navigator.
A listing of all object types appears.