Functions

Generally, any JavaScript function that does not manipulate or change HTML can be used for scripting. Typical examples are toLowerCase() or toUpperCase().

In addition, Pentos Feeder offers built-in functions:

• Global Functions
  • toBool(val)
  • toDate(val)
  • toJavaDate(val)
  • toNum(val)
  • toProperCase()
  • toStr(val)
  • RegExp.escape(val)
• Helper Functions
  • ensureUnique(obj, name, value)
  • ensureUnique(obj, name, value, separator)
  • formatDate(obj, pattern)
  • formatNumber(obj, pattern)
  • getByKey(objType, attribute, value)
  • getByKey(objType, attribute, value, boolean)
  • getDefaultValue(obj, attribute)
  • getByQuery(objType, query)
  • getEffectedDate(pattern)
  • getIncrementalID(objType, attribute, start)
  • getIncrementalID(objType, attribute, start, pattern)
  • getUUID()
  • getPeriod(date, time unit) [v2]
  • parseDate(obj, pattern)
  • parseNumber(obj, pattern)