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Expression Builder Functions
The following table lists the functions that you can use in Expression Builder. Click the name of a function to see more information about the function. 
Note the following information regarding other functions: 
- Some of the functions listed in the drop-down list on the Functions field in Expression Builder are for internal use only. Do not use the following functions in your expressions:
- GetParentId
 - IsManagerPosition
 - Lookup
 - LookupMessage
 - LOVLanguage
 - PositionId
 - PositionName
 
  - It is recommended that you use the UserValue function instead of the functions listed in the following table. These functions will become obsolete.
Function 
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Recommended Alternative 
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Alias 
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UserValue('<Alias>') 
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Currency 
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UserValue('<CurrencyCode>') 
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DivisionName 
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UserValue('<Division>') 
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FirstName 
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UserValue('<FirstName>') 
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JobTitle 
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UserValue('<JobTitle>') 
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Language 
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UserValue('<LanguageCode>') 
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LanguageName 
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UserValue('<Language>') 
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LastName 
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UserValue('<LastName>') 
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LocalCurrency 
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UserValue('<CurrencyCode>') 
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LocaleName 
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UserValue('<Locale>') 
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LoginId 
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UserValue('<UserId>') 
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LoginName 
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UserValue('<UserSignInId>') 
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 Related Topics
See the following topics for related Expression Builder information: 
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