ColumnarDataSourceBase ColumnarDataSourceBase.UseColumn(Int32 index, VariableType variableType, VariableClassification variableClassification, String unit, String name)

Add a column to be imported from the specified data source column index and configured as the specified variable type. The order in which columns are added determines their order in the data imported to . If is `null`, the default unit (in the active unit system) for the specified variable type will be assumed during import. If is `null` or empty, a unique name will be generated from the specified variableType during import. A reference to the instance is returned so that invocations can be chained together.

Parameters

  • index
    Type: Int32
    The specified data source column index to be imported.
  • variableType
    Type: VariableType
    The specified variable type of the data source column.
  • variableClassification
    Type: VariableClassification
    The specified variable classification of the data source column.
  • unit
    Type: String
    The specified unit for the data source column (optional).
  • name
    Type: String
    The specified name for the data source column (optional).

Return Value

Type: ColumnarDataSourceBase