MaxBasic Functions

A function is a routine that returns a value of a specific type. This value can be used in an expression, and the function call can be embedded in an expression. A function can take a number of parameters that are used to compute the return value. A function parameter is shown in italics. Optional parts for parameters are shown in square brackets []. In the script editor functions are grouped by type. Some functions are specific to the context you are working in, for example, automation, report writer and DI specific functions. The function groups are:

Function Group	Description	Availability
Accounting	Accounting automation functions	Automation script editor only
Application	Functions relating to the application state	All editors
Array	Manipulate or return information on arrays	All editors
Boolean	Return true / false values	All editors
Company	Manipulate Company information	All editors
Date	Manipulate and return dates	All editors
Environment	Manipulate or return information from the operating environment	All editors
Foreign Exchange	FX functions	All editors
General Ledger	For GL financial reporting	GL Financial Report Designer script editor only
GST	For obtaining GST rates and calculating GST	All editors
Import	Used in EDI import scripts and Price Book Designer	EDI Import script editor and Price Book Designer
Import / Export	To perform EDI exports or imports	Automation script editor only
Input	Prompt the User for input and return the result	All editors
Number	Manipulate numbers	All editors
Objects	Manipulate Accredo objects	All editors
Period	Manipulate and work with period IDs	All editors
Report	Report and document specific functions	Report and Document design script editors
Script	Automation specific functions	Automation script editor only
String	Manipulate strings	All editors
System	Functions regarding system logins	All editors
Tables	Manipulate Accredo tables	All editors
User	Manipulate User information	All editors
Web	OAuth2, JSON, HTML and Encoding functions	All Editors