Describe a new variable
db_describe_variable(db, variablecode, variabletypecv, variablenamecv, variabledefinition = NULL, nodatavalue = -9999)
| db | database connection object |
|---|---|
| variablecode | short codename for variable |
| variabletypecv | variable type from controlled vocabulary |
| variablenamecv | variable name from controlled vocabulary |
| variabledefinition | optional longer definition |
| nodatavalue | no data value |
TRUE if successful
Other describe functions: db_describe_annotation,
db_describe_equipment,
db_describe_method,
db_describe_organization,
db_describe_person,
db_describe_site
# NOT RUN { db_describe_variable() # }