XPathValue
Returns a value based on the provided XPath.
Only version 1.0 of XPath is supported.
Syntax
XPathValue(xmlValue, path)
Enabled For
For a description of the business object categories, see Notes on "Enabled For".
| Business Object Category | Yes/No |
|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|
| xmlValue | XML input string |
|
path |
XML element path |
Return Value
Returns a value based on the provided XPath.
Examples
$(XPathValue('<catalog><book id="B1001"><in_stock>True</in_stock><title>The Rest API</title><price>3.50</price></book><book id="B1002"><in_stock>False</in_stock><title>XML Modifiers and You</title><price><priceUS>48.95</priceUS><priceUK>48.96</priceUK></price></book></catalog>', '//book[2]/price'))
Returns this value: <priceUS>48.95</priceUS><priceUK>48.96</priceUK>