revXMLDeleteNode
Type
command
Summary
Removes a node from an XML tree.
Syntax
revXMLDeleteNode <treeID>, <nodeToDelete>
Description
Use the revXMLDeleteNode command to remove part of an XML tree you're working with.
The revXMLDeleteNode command is part of the XML library. To ensure that the command 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. | |
nodeToDelete | The path to the node you want to remove. |
Examples
revXMLDeleteNode 3,"/Works/Books/Fiction"
revXMLDeleteNode line 3 of theTrees,currNodePath
Value
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
the result | If the revXMLDeleteNode command encounters an error, the result is set to an error message beginning with "xmlerr". |
Related
glossary: node, Standalone Application Settings, standalone application, XML tree, command, LiveCode custom library
library: XML library
message: revEndXMLNode, revStartXMLNode
command: revXMLAddNode, revXMLDeleteTree, revXMLPutIntoNode
function: revXMLRootNode, revXMLNodeContents, result
Compatibility and Support
Introduced
LiveCode 2.0
OS
mac
windows
linux
ios
android
Platforms
desktop
server
mobile