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Chapter ElevenSGML Functions (continued)

XBRLGetContext Function

Overview

The XBRLGetContext function returns a context as specified by file order position, by a context identifier or with a direct search for a specific zero or singe dimension context.

Syntax/Parameters

Syntax

string[] = XBRLGetContext ( handle hXM, int position | string identifier );

string[] = XBRLGetContext ( handle hXM, string date_a, string date_b,
                        string dimension, string value );

Parameters

hXM

A handle to an XBRL Object containing instance data.

   Direct Reference

position

A zero based int value specifying the context to retrieve. Or,

identifier

A string containing a context to locate by its unique identifier.

   Search

date_a

A string as the start date for a duration or the instant date.

date_b

A string as the end date for a duration. for instant, leave the parameter as an empty string.

dimension

A string specifying a dimension. For no dimension(s), leave the parameter as an empty string.

value

A string specifying a value for the dimension. For no dimension(s), leave the parameter as an empty string.

Return Value

Returns a string list of context properties or an empty array on failure. Use the GetLastError function to retrieve a formatted error code. 

Remarks

The list employs the key names specified at Section 11.20.10 Instance — Contexts.

After loading an instance, the context list is sorted by the identifier. Identifiers are case-sensitive.

The XBRLGetContext function operates in three modes: direct by index, direct by identifier and search by date and single dimension.

When searching by identifier, the search is performed as a fast binary search.

When searching by date and dimension, the context table is linearly scanned until a match is found. If a match cannot be made, ERROR_EOD is returned in the last error. Unlike XBRLGetContexts, wild cards are not allowed.

Related Functions

Platform Support

Go13, Go16, GoFiler Complete, GoFiler Corporate, GoFiler, GoFiler Lite, GoXBRL

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