GetFieldType()
Summary
Gets the data type of a field.
Changes
In Version 2013 added field type "DateTime."
Syntax
field_type = GetFieldType(string field_spec)
| Argument | Contents |
|---|---|
| field_spec | A field spec |
Returns
A string denoting the data type of the field: "String", "Integer", "Real", or "DateTime."
Notes
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The data type of a field cannot be changed in any way, unless the underlying data file is changed using ModifyTable().
Example
typ = GetFieldType("States.Name") // typ = "String"Error Codes
| Error Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Error | The input field specification is ambiguous |
| NotFound | The input field does not exist |
See Also
| Function | Summary |
|---|---|
| GetFieldInfo() | Returns the data type, display width, decimals, and index flag for a field |
| GetFieldTableType() | Gets the data type of a field in tables and joined views |