Text Constants are multilingual texts (I-texts). One and the same text constant can be used by both the customizing and the source.
Details
Constants can be created by the system customizer. They are assigned their ID number automatically. The ID number consists of the license number plus a three-character counter.
Example of text constants: File names for the construction of OLE objects in legend data areas.
Some constants are fixed programmed text constants that must not be changed. E.g.
names of the days of the week
names of the months
yes, no (for dialog messages)
From DB 39.5.14
Create text constants
Select Insert Constant from the context menu.
Enter the name of the text constant in the Constant field.
The ID of the constant is automatically generated as soon as you click outside the Constant field.
NEW Furthermore, the entry of the constant, which can then be used in the Python code, is generated in the Python code field.
Save.
Up to DB 39.5.14
Create text constants
Select Insert Constant from the context menu.
Enter the name of the text constant in the Constant field.
The ID of the constant is automatically generated as soon as you click outside the Constant field.
Save.
Note
Changes to Standard text constants are not update secure.