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Python.AddEvaluateFunction
Adds an evaluate function.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| Python | 14.3 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
MBS( "Python.AddEvaluateFunction"; PythonRef { ; FunctionName } ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|
| PythonRef | The Python reference number. | $python | |
| FunctionName | The function name to use. Default is "FMEvaluate". |
"FMEvaluate" | Optional |
Result
Returns value or error.
Description
Adds an evaluate function.You can register a function to evaluate FileMaker expressions if you like to have that. You can pick the name to use, but we default to FMEvaluate.
The Python function is then added locally and can be called. It takes one parameter with the expression to evaluate.
Examples
Try the evaluate function:
Set Variable [ $p ; Value: MBS("Python.New") ]
Set Variable [ $r ; Value: MBS("Python.AddEvaluateFunction"; $p; "FMEvaluate") ]
Set Variable [ $r ; Value: MBS("Python.Evaluate"; $p; "FMEvaluate('1+2')") ]
Show Custom Dialog [ "Result" ; $r ]
Set Variable [ $r ; Value: MBS("Python.Release"; $p) ]
See also
Example Databases
This function is free to use.
Created 31st May 2024, last changed 31st May 2024
