DictionaryHandle :: BaseType - Returns internal number for elementary types
The function returns the internal number for elementary types ( STRING , CHAR , INT ,...). If the type name ( strnames ) passed is not a supported basic type the function returns UNDEF .
Notes:
Should be called: IsBasicType
Return value: Internal data type number ( int16 )
For user-defined data types (complex data types or enumerations) the internal type identification is a unique number within a schema (dictionary). For ODABA built-in data types the value is negative.