Convert

```
@Target({METHOD,FIELD,TYPE})
@Retention(RUNTIME)
public @interface Convert
```
The Convert annotation is used to specify the conversion of a Basic field or property. It is not necessary to use the Basic annotation or corresponding XML element to specify the basic type.

Since:

Java Persistence 2.1

Optional Element Summary

Optional Elements
Modifier and Type	Optional Element	Description
`java.lang.String`	`attributeName`	The attributeName must be specified unless the Convert annotation is on an attribute of basic type or on an element collection of basic type.
`java.lang.Class`	`converter`	Specifies the converter to be applied.
`boolean`	`disableConversion`	Used to disable an auto-apply or inherited converter.

- Element Detail
  - converter
```
java.lang.Class converter
```
    Specifies the converter to be applied. A value for this element must be specified if multiple converters would otherwise apply.
    
    Default:
    
    void.class
- - attributeName
```
java.lang.String attributeName
```
    The attributeName must be specified unless the Convert annotation is on an attribute of basic type or on an element collection of basic type. In these cases, attributeName must not be specified.
    
    Default:
    
    ""
- - disableConversion
```
boolean disableConversion
```
    Used to disable an auto-apply or inherited converter. If disableConversion is true, the converter element should not be specified.
    
    Default:
    
    false