Decode

Lookup a descriptive value by given code using XX/1 lookup tables.

var strDesc = Decode(strTable, strCode [,strAlternative]);

Parameters

• strTable : [in] String, name of XX/1 lookup table.
• strCode : [in] String, code for which the description/value is to be retrieved. The parameter must not contain brackets.
• strAlternative : [in] String, value that is returned, if code is not found in the lookup table. This parameter is optional. If this parameter is not specified and code is not found null is returned. The parameter must not contain brackets.

Return Values

String containing the value for code or null or content of 3rd parameter, if not found .

Example: "Miami International, FL, US"

Remarks

This function performs well also on large size tables.

Example

JavaScript:

• Returns "Miami International, FL, US":

var strDesc = Decode("Airports","MIA");

var strDesc = Decode("Airports","XXX");

var strDesc = Decode("Airports","XXX","Miami Airport");

<AirportName>
     <xsl:value-of select="concat('!func:Decode(Airports,',DestCode,',',translate(DestName,'()','[]'),')')"/>
 </AirportName>