8 27 13 VarType

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8.27.13 VarType

VarType returns the type of the value current stored in the Subject variant.

VarType( Subject )
 

Possible results are:

  • VarNull
  • VarEmpty
  • VarInteger
  • VarDouble
  • VarString
  • VarDecimal
  • VarBoolean
  • VarComponent

Example

This example checks whether the value returned from a grid is a string:

If Cond(VarType( #TheValue ) *EQ VarString)
Use Builtin(MESSAGE_BOX_SHOW) With_Args(OK OK Information 'Variant Type' 'The value is a string.')
Endif
 

Ý 8.27 Variant Handling