cnsGetId

Returns the linked data point and CNSDataIdentifierType of the given node.

Synopsis

bool cnsGetId(string cnsPath, string &dp [, int &type]);

Parameters

Parameter Description
cnsPath The ID path of the node
dp Receives the data point (element) name
type Receives the node type

Return value

Returns TRUE if successful or FALSE in case of an error.

Errors

Possible errors:

  • Path not found

Description

This function returns the linked data point and the node type of the given node. If no data point is linked to the node an empty string is returned.

main()
{
  string dp;
  int type;
  cnsGetId("System1.View123:TreeA.NodeA", dp, type);
  DebugN(dp, type);
}

Availability

UI, CTRL