A converter is used to translate a single database column to and from the bean class field.
A set of existing converters is available in the VapAbstractConverter class hierarchy. You can also write your own converters. When you create your own converter, you subclass VapAbstractConverter or another converter. Use the New Converter wizard to add new converters to your Converters type list. After you have made the changes and saved the document, you can use the Mapping editor to work with the converter.
After you write the converter, you can use it in the Mapping editor. To add a new converter to the outline view, complete the following steps: