GetCount Method (COMBOBOX / DATALIST)

PLBCMP GUI Only

The GetCount method retrieves the number of items in a DATALIST or COMBOBOX object. The method uses the following format:

Where:

label

Optional. A Program Execution Label.

object

Required. A DATALIST or COMBOBOX object that is accessed.

return

Optional. A Numeric Variable that returns number of items in the list.

Flags Affected: EOS, OVER, ZERO

Note the following:

1. If the method is successful, the count of items in the object is returned. If the method is not successful, {return} will contain a -1.

2. If the value returned is zero, the ZERO Condition Flag is set.

3. If {return} is too small to contain the count, the OVER Condition Flag is set.

4. The EOS Condition Flag is always cleared.

See Also: Method Syntax, DATALIST Methods, COMBOBOX Methods