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Preferences.GetValueType
Queries data type for a preferences entry.
Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK | License |
Preferences | 9.3 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes, on macOS and Windows | ✅ Yes | Paid |
MBS( "Preferences.GetValueType"; Domain; Key ) More
Parameters
Parameter | Description | Example |
---|---|---|
Domain | The domain name for your preferences. Leave empty for default one. | "de.mbsplugins.MyApp" |
Key | The key for the value lookup. | "Username" |
Result
Returns text or error.
Description
Queries data type for a preferences entry.Types may be Text, Data, Integer, Double, Boolean, Array or Dictionary.
Examples
Query type of an entry on Mac:
MBS( "Preferences.GetValueType"; "com.filemaker.client.advanced12"; "Preferences:FileCacheSize")
See also
Release notes
- Version 9.3
- Added Preferences.GetValueType function.
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Created 4th July 2019, last changed 4th July 2019
Preferences.GetValue - Preferences.HasValue
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