get item index at listbox/combobox by its value/export value

what is the simplest way in general case ?

only use getItemAt() for round checking ?

Correct answer PDF Automation Station

function getIndx(f,item,type)
{
for(var i=0;i<this.getField(f).numItems;i++)
{

if(this.getField(f).getItemAt(i,type)==item)
{return i;break}
}
}

//Call by export value
getIndx("Dropdown1",3,true)
//Call by value
getIndx("Dropdown1","A",false)

Correct answer

Community Expert

function getIndx(f,item,type)
{
for(var i=0;i<this.getField(f).numItems;i++)
{

if(this.getField(f).getItemAt(i,type)==item)
{return i;break}
}
}

//Call by export value
getIndx("Dropdown1",3,true)
//Call by value
getIndx("Dropdown1","A",false)

Community Expert

Use getItemAt in a loop, yes.

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