GetVariableType
| Description: | Returns the type, BASEVALUE, stored within a variable. |
| Warning: | For use by advanced programmers only. Effective use of this function requires a thorough understanding of VTScada programming. |
| Returns: | Integer or Structure. |
Usage: ![]() |
Script Only. |
| Function Groups: | Variable |
| Related to: | SetVariableType |
Format: ![]() |
GetVariableType(Variable) |
| Parameters: |
| Variable |
| Required. Any expression for a variable. |
| Comments: | If a structure is returned, the first element will be an integer giving the data type. In the case where the variable is a module, the remaining elements will be text strings giving the names of modules within the scope. |
Example:
Var = FindVariable(ParmList[I], Mod, 0, 0);
{ Retrieve any typing information }
ParmType = GetVariableType(Var);
