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How do I know if my DataObject has a sequence?
There are two simple APIs to choose from that can determine if a DataObject is sequenced: DataObject noSequence and DataObject withSequence.
You would use DataObject noSequence and DataObject withSequence as shown in the following example:
DataObject noSequence = ... DataObject withSequence = ... // Displays false System.out.println(noSequence.getType().isSequenced()); // Displays true System.out.println(withSequence.getType().isSequenced()); // Displays true System.out.println(noSequence.getSequence() == null); // Displays false System.out.println(withSequence.getSequence() == null);