Description
Obtains the number of a series in a graph when you know the series' name.
Applies to
PowerBuilder DataWindow
DataWindow control
Syntax
PowerBuilder
integer dwcontrol.FindSeries ( string graphcontrol, string seriesname )
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Argument |
Description |
|---|---|
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dwcontrol |
A reference to the DataWindow control containing the graph |
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graphcontrol |
A string whose value is the name of the graph in the DataWindow control |
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seriesname |
A string whose value is the name of the series for which you want the number |
Return value
Returns the number of the series named in seriesname in the graph. If an error occurs, FindSeries returns -1. If any argument's value is null, FindSeries returns null.
Usage
Most of the series manipulation functions require a series number, rather than a name. Use FindSeries when you know only a series' name or when the numbering might have changed.
Examples
These statements obtain the number of the series named PCs in the graph gr_computers in the DataWindow control dw_equipment and store it in SeriesNbr:
integer SeriesNbr
SeriesNbr = &
dw_equipment.FindSeries("gr_computers", "PCs")See also
