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FM.TextWithDataType
Returns a new value with given type annotation.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| FM | 13.1 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
MBS( "FM.TextWithDataType"; Text; DataType ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Text | The text to use. | |
| DataType | The new data type. Can be Number, Container, Date, Time, TimeStamp or Text. |
"Text" |
Result
Returns OK or error.
Description
Returns a new value with given type annotation.This is a very special function to create values you would normally never have in FileMaker.
Examples
Make "Hello" a time and check it:
MBS("FM.DataType"; MBS("FM.TextWithDataType"; "Hello"; "time"))
Example result: time
See also
Release notes
- Version 13.1
- Added FM.TextWithDataType function.
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This function does not need a paid license.
Created 21st January 2023, last changed 21st January 2023
