functionNames

Type

function

Summary

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

Syntax

the functionNames

functionNames()

Description

Use the functionNames function to check whether a particular function already exists in LiveCode, to avoid using a reserved word for your own custom function handlers.

The functionNames function returns all the built-in functions that can be used in LiveCode, including synonyms.

Examples

the functionNames

if myHandlerName is in the functionNames then answer "Choose another name."

Value

Name	Type	Description
return		The functionNames function returns one function name per line.

Related

control structure: function

function: constantNames, propertyNames, commandNames, variableNames, colorNames

glossary: handler, LiveCode, custom function, function, return, reserved word

keyword: line

Compatibility and Support

Introduced

LiveCode 1.0

OS

mac

windows

linux

ios

android

Platforms

desktop

server

mobile