IBI WebFOCUS - Functions available and syntax to use
Using Functions Functions operate on one or more arguments and return a single value. The returned value can be stored in a field, assigned to a Dialogue Manager variable, used in a calculation or other processing, or used in a selection or validation test. Functions provide a convenient way to perform certain calculations and manipulations. There are two types of functions: Internal functions. Built into the WebFOCUS language, requiring no extra work to access or use. The following reporting and Maintain functions are internal functions. You can not replace any of these internal functions with your own functions of the same name. All other functions are external. ABS ASIS DMY, MDY, and YMD DECODE EDIT FIND LAST LOG LOOKUP MAX and MIN SQRT All Maintain-specific functions External functions. Stored in an external library that must be accessed. When invoking these functions, an argument specifying the output fie...