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GetSymbolType

Use this function to return the symbol type of the specified symbol. The symbol type is returned as a string. Review the following table for a summary of possible return values and their corresponding status.

Return Value Description

STANDARD

The symbol is a standard symbol.

CARRYFORWARD

The symbol is a carry forward symbol.

STATIC

The symbol is a static symbol.

Syntax:

GetSymbolType("dimension", "symName")

where:

  • dimension is the name of the dimension that contains the symbol.
  • symName is the name of the symbol whose type is to be retrieved.

Syntax example:

Set Variable symType = GetSymbolType("ACCOUNTS", "Trial_Balance")

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