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Undefined

Specify the response when ObjectScript attempts to fetch a variable that does not exist.

Synopsis

[Miscellaneous]    Undefined=n

n is either 0, 1, or 2. The default value is 0.

Description

Important:

This parameter has been retained for compatibility, but should not be used when building new applications.

The parameter Undefined specifies the behavior when ObjectScript attempts to fetch the value of a variable that has not been defined. The value of Undefined may be 0, 1, or 2:

  • 0 - Always throw an <UNDEFINED> error. (default)

  • 1 - If the undefined variable has subscripts, return a null string, but if the undefined variable is single-valued, throw an <UNDEFINED> error.

  • 2 - Always return a null string.

Changing This Parameter

On the Compatibility page Management Portal (System Administration > Configuration > Additional Settings > Compatibility), in the Undefined row, click Edit. Select the option you want.

Instead of using the Management Portal, you can change Undefined in the Config.MiscellanousOpens in a new tab class (as described in the class reference) or by editing the CPF with a text editor

To change this parameter for a single process only (as opposed to instance-wide), use the Undefined()Opens in a new tab method of the %SYSTEM.ProcessOpens in a new tab class. See the class reference for details.

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