Read-only. The generation component of a hierarchical name (Q=), for example, "Jr."

Defined in

Name

Data type

String

Syntax

public String getGeneration()
   throws NotesException

Usage

This property returns an empty string for a hierarchical name with no generation component.

This property returns an empty string for an Internet or flat name.

A name created through Domino administration does not contain a generation component.

Language cross-reference

Generation property in LotusScript NotesName class

@Name in formula language

Example
See Also

Representing a name

Glossary