# Class Annotation

OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Model.Annotation

Represents an annotation: a named [string](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.string) value attached as custom metadata to an [ActivityDefinition](https://api.workflowengine.io/core/OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Model/ActivityDefinition/) or [TransitionDefinition](https://api.workflowengine.io/core/OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Model/TransitionDefinition/).

Namespace: [OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Model](https://api.workflowengine.io/core/OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Model/)

```csharp
public class Annotation
```

## Properties

`public string Name { get; set; }` 

Gets or sets the name used to retrieve the annotation value from an [ActivityDefinition](https://api.workflowengine.io/core/OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Model/ActivityDefinition/) or [TransitionDefinition](https://api.workflowengine.io/core/OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Model/TransitionDefinition/).

`public string JsonValue { get; set; }` 

Gets or sets the annotation value, a [string](https://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.string) that can contain plain text or JSON.

## Methods

`public Annotation Clone()` 

Creates a shallow copy of this [Annotation](https://api.workflowengine.io/core/OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Model/Annotation/).

### Returns

| Type | Description |
| --- | --- |
| `Annotation` | A new [Annotation](https://api.workflowengine.io/core/OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Model/Annotation/) whose [Annotation.Name](https://api.workflowengine.io/core/OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Model/Annotation/) and [Annotation.JsonValue](https://api.workflowengine.io/core/OptimaJet.Workflow.Core.Model/Annotation/) values match those of this instance. |

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