get - Retrieve the value of a variable previously defined with “set”

Description

The get function is used within createButton to retrieve the value of a variable previously defined using set. This function is essential for processing stored intermediate values in subsequent actions of the button.

Syntax

get(variableName)

Arguments

Return Types

The function returns the value of the specified variable.

Examples

get("BudgetLimit")

if(get("CurrentBudget") > get("BudgetLimit"), 
  "Budget exceeded", 
  "Budget is within limits.")
        

createButton(
  "1",
  "Check Budget",
  "Check the current budget",
  `
  set("BudgetLimit", 100000);
  set("CurrentBudget", sumAll("Costs", true));
  if(get("CurrentBudget") > get("BudgetLimit"), 
    "Budget exceeded!", 
    "Budget is within limits.")
  `,
  "",
  "",
  "",
  "The budget has been checked.",
  "",
  "check-circle"
)
        

Notes

• Retrieving non-existent variables: Returns no value if the variable has not been defined.
• Lifetime: Variables can only be retrieved during the execution of the button.
• Combination with set: Variables should always be defined with set before being retrieved with get.