Annotation Type SerializedConverter
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@Target({TYPE,METHOD,FIELD}) @Retention(RUNTIME) @Repeatable(SerializedConverters.class) public @interface SerializedConverter
A SerializedConverter is used to serialize an object's value into a database binary, character, or XML field. This annotation allows a named converter that can be used in mappings. A converter must be be uniquely identified by name and can be defined at the class level and can be specified within an Entity, MappedSuperclass and Embeddable class. The usage of a SerializedConverter is always specified via the Converter annotation and is supported on a Basic, or ElementCollection mapping.- Since:
- EclipseLink 2.6
- Author:
- James Sutherland
- See Also:
Converter
,Serializer
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Optional Element Summary
Optional Elements Modifier and Type Optional Element Description Class<? extends Serializer>
serializerClass
The serializer class to be used.String
serializerPackage
Allows a package name to be passed to the serializer.
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Element Detail
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name
String name
(Required) Name this converter. The name should be unique across the whole persistence unit.
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serializerPackage
String serializerPackage
Allows a package name to be passed to the serializer. This is used by some serializers such as XML, JSON to initialize the JAXB context from the classes in the package or a jaxb.index file.- Default:
- ""
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serializerClass
Class<? extends Serializer> serializerClass
The serializer class to be used. This class must implement the org.eclipse.persistence.sessions.serializers.Serializer interface.- Default:
- org.eclipse.persistence.sessions.serializers.JavaSerializer.class
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