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QuickList.Shuffle
Shuffles the items in the list.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
| List | 14.0 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
MBS( "QuickList.Shuffle"; List { ; ReturnNewList } ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|
| List | The list to work on. | $List | |
| ReturnNewList | Pass 1 to return result as new QuickList. This new list must be freed later using QuickList.Release function. Pass 0 (Default) to modify the list in the List1 parameter. |
0 | Optional |
Result
Returns list, OK or error.
Description
Shuffles the items in the list.We use random number generator to swap items randomly and change the list.
Examples
Try shuffle:
Set Variable [ $listRef ; Value: MBS("QuickList.New"; "a¶b¶c¶d¶e¶f") ]
#
Set Variable [ $r ; Value: MBS("QuickList.Shuffle"; $listRef) ]
Set Variable [ $list ; Value: MBS("QuickList.GetList"; $listRef) ]
Show Custom Dialog [ "list shuffled" ; $list ]
#
Set Variable [ $r ; Value: MBS("QuickList.Shuffle"; $listRef) ]
Set Variable [ $list ; Value: MBS("QuickList.GetList"; $listRef) ]
Show Custom Dialog [ "list shuffled" ; $list ]
#
Set Variable [ $r ; Value: MBS("QuickList.Release"; $listRef) ]
See also
Release notes
- Version 14.0
- Added List.Shuffle and QuickList.Shuffle functions.
Blog Entries
- New in MBS FileMaker Plugin 14.0
- Neues MBS Plugin 14.0 für Claris FileMaker
- MBS FileMaker Plugin 14.0 for Claris FileMaker
- MBS FileMaker Plugin, version 13.6pr1
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Created 8th November 2023, last changed 14th December 2023
