Properties Data Type (X Evolution 3)

This type represents a key-value list and it can be used for many purposes. For example, it can be used as a filter in the GetAttribute method of LDAPClient Data Type. It can also be used with the Queue data type.

Methods 

Set

Adds an attribute to be used as a filter.

Syntax

Set( id, value ) 

Where:
id
Is a character

value
Is a character

Clear

Clears all the key-value pairs added.

Syntax

Clear() 

Get

Returns the value of a given key.

Syntax

Get(key) 

Where
key
Is a character

 E.g.: &value = &prop.get(&myKey)

Remove

Removes the specified key.

Syntax

Remove(key) 

Where
Key
Is a character
 

Iterating properties

In order to read all the properties stored in a Properties variable, the Property Data Type must be used.

E.g.

for &property in &myProperties
  msg( &property.Key)
  msg( &property.Value)
endfor

where &Property is Property Data Type.

Scope

Objects: Procedures, Transactions, Web Panels
Languages: Java, .NET, Ruby
Interfaces: Web