revXMLParent
Type
function
Summary
Returns the path to the parent node of a node in an XML tree.
Syntax
revXMLParent(<treeID>, <childNode>)
Description
Use the revXMLParent function to go up one level in an XML tree.
If the revXMLParent function encounters an error, it returns an error message starting with "xmlerr".
The revXMLParent function is part of the XML library. To ensure that the function works in a standalone application, you must include this custom library when you create your standalone. In the Inclusions pane of the Standalone Application Settings window, make sure the "XML" checkbox is checked.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
treeID | The number returned by the revXMLCreateTree or revXMLCreateTreeFromFile function when you created the XML tree. | |
childNode | The path to the node where you want to start. |
Examples
revXMLParent(1,"/City/Publisher")
put revXMLParent(thisTree,thisNode) into field "Parent"
Related
control structure: function
function: revXMLRootNode, revXMLFirstChild, revXMLCreateTree, revXMLCreateTreeFromFile
glossary: LiveCode custom library, node, Standalone Application Settings, standalone application, return, XML tree, parent node
library: XML library
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 2.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
server
mobile