version 2003
PA_GetMethodID (methodName) long
Parameter | Type | Description | |
methodName | char * | Name of the method | |
Function result | long | Method internal ID |
Description
The routine PA_GetMethodID returns the unique ID number of the 4th Dimension global method or function for the name passed in fName. If the method or function does not exist, 0 is returned.
Once the unique ID of a 4D global method or function is obtained, the 4D plug-in can call it directly using PA_ExecuteMethodByID. Refer to the entry point PA_ExecuteMethodByID for more information.
Example
Check if a global project method exists.
char MethodExists (char *methodName) { return ( PA_GetMethodID( methodName ) != 0 ); }
See Also
Error Handling
Use PA_GetLastError to see if an error occurred