EncodeText
Applies the selected encoding method to text. You can choose from:
•Base 64
•Backslash CR LF
•Backslash Quote
•Double Quote
Syntax
EncodeText(textValue, encodingOption, doEncode)
Enabled For
For a description of the business object categories, see Notes on "Enabled For".
Business Object Category | Yes/No |
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Business Rules: Before-Save Rules | Yes |
Business Rules: Calculation Rules (After Save, with or without Also Recalculate on Load) | Yes1 |
Business Rules: Calculation Rules (Before Save or Always, without Also Recalculate On Load) | Yes |
Business Rules: Calculation Rules (Before Save or Always, with Recalculate On Load) | Yes1 |
Business Rules: Editing Rules | Yes2 |
Business Rules: Initialization Rules | Yes |
Business Rules: Read Only Rules | No |
Business Rules: Required Rules | Yes2 |
Business Rules: Validation Rules | Yes |
Client Expressions | No |
Object Permissions | No |
Services | No |
LDAP | No |
Mobile | No |
Quick Actions (except UI Quick Actions) | Yes |
UI Quick Actions | No |
Reports | Yes |
Search/Dashboard without field references | No |
Search/Dashboard with field references | No |
1. Not fully supported in calculation rules that have a condition of After Save or have the Also Recalculate on Load option selected. It may fail if the rule's field is used in a grid, form, or saved search. 2. Except when this field appears on a form or is triggered by such a field. |
Parameters
Parameter | Description |
---|---|
textValue | The input string to encode/decode. |
encodingOption |
The encoding method for the function (example: Base64, BackslashCRLF, BackslashQuote, DoubleQuote). |
doEncode |
(Optional) Flag for encode or decode. If not specified, the function acts as an encoding function. |
Return Value
Result value
Example
$(EncodeText("dGhpc2lzbXlwbGFjZQ==", "Base64", "false"))
Encodes this text string: dGhpc2lzbXlwbGFjZQ==
and returns this value: thisismyplace