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ToString() Method
This method converts its parameter to a string. Syntax
ToString(value)
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value |
The value to be converted to a string |
Returns
A value in the form of a Unicode string, the contents of which depends on value's original data type, according to the following table.
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Boolean |
"false" if value is false; otherwise, "true"
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null |
The string "null" |
number |
If value is NaN, "NaN" . If value is +0 or -0, "0" ; if Infinity, "Infinity" ; if a number, a string representing the number |
object |
The string "[object Object]" |
string |
value |
undefined |
The string "undefined" |
Usage
This method converts its parameter to a Unicode string, the contents of which depend on value's original data type. CAUTION: The ToString() 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.
Example
For an example, see eval() Method. See Also
ToBuffer() Method ToBytes() Method
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