Convert.ToJSON(Object[, Formatting])

Converts a JSON object back into a formatted JSON string.

Applies To

Description

Converts a JSON object back into a formatted JSON string. This is used if you would like to store a JSON object in a DEACOM field in the database. Using Convert.ToJSON() is a good way to convert a JSON object into text and store in a system constant or other memo field.

Properties and Methods

None

Available

The .ToJSON(Object[, Formatting]) method is available in:

  • 16.00.021

  • All newer builds

Type

String

Syntax

Convert.ToJSON(Object[, Formatting]);

Parameters

Parameter

Required

Description

Object

Yes

A Valid JSON object
Formatting No Numerical. 0 no formatting, 1 indentation. This is available starting in 17.02 and newer builds

Example

var loObj = {"First Name": "John", "Last Name": "Smith", "Age": 31, "Zip": 19468};

Event.Form.MessageBox('loObj: ' + Convert.ToJSON(loObj));

 

/* Expected System Prompt Display:

loObj: {"First Name":"John","Last Name":"Smith","Age": 31,"Zip":19468}

*/