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ToObject() Method

This function converts its parameter to an object.

Syntax

ToObject(value)

Parameter
Description

value

The value to be converted to an object
Returns

A value that depends on value's original data type, according to the following table.

Data Type
Returns

Boolean

A new Boolean object having the value value

null

Generates a run-time error

number

A new Number object having the value value

object

value

string

A new string object having the value value

undefined

Generates a run-time error
Usage

This function converts its parameter to an object.

CAUTION:  The ToObject() function is unique to Siebel eScript. Before using it, confirm that the JavaScript interpreter that will run the script supports Siebel eScript functions. Avoid using this function in a script that may be used with a JavaScript interpreter that does not support it.

See Also

ToString() Method

    
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