Data Transformation Engine Type Tree Maker Reference Guide
Chapter 4 - Commands and Command Elements  Command Descriptions 
PROPAGATE 
The PROPAGATE command allows propagation and deletion of subtypes of the 
active type. 
Keyword  Description 
INITIATOR  Propagates all initiator properties of the active type to all 
types in the sub-tree of the active type. 
TERMINATOR  Propagates all terminator properties of the active type to 
all types in the sub-tree of the active type. 
RELEASE  Propagates all release properties of the active type to all 
types in the sub-tree of the active type. 
PARTITION  Propagates the partition property of the active type to all 
group or item types in the sub-tree of the active type. 
DESCRIPTION  Propagates the description property of the active type to all 
types in the sub-tree of the active type. 
GROUPFORMAT  Propagates all group properties of the active type to all 
group and/or category types in the sub-tree of the active 
type. This keyword is ignored for items. 
ITEMFORMAT  Propagates all item properties of the active type to all item 
and/or category types in the sub-tree of the active type. 
This keyword is ignored for groups. 
DELETESUBTYPES  Deletes subtypes of the active type. 
Example 
<PROPAGATE>TERMINATOR</PROPAGATE> 










