constantNames

Type

function

Summary

Returns a list of all built-in constants in LiveCode.

Syntax

the constantNames

constantNames()

Description

Use the constantNames function to check whether a particular constant already exists in LiveCode, to avoid using a reserved word for your own constants and variables.

The constantNames function returns all the constants that are predefined in LiveCode, including synonyms.

Examples

the constantNames

if it is among the lines of the constantNames then askForAnotherName

Value

Name	Type	Description
return		The constantNames function returns a list of constant names, one per line.

Related

command: constant

control structure: function

function: propertyNames, functionNames

glossary: constant, LiveCode, variable, return, reserved word

keyword: line

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 2.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile