Idoc Script Tips and Tricks (Doc ID 445899.1)

Last updated on AUGUST 14, 2024

Applies to:

Oracle WebCenter Content - Version 7.0 to 11.1.1.4.0 [Release Stellent to 11g]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Purpose

Idoc script has many non-standard things about it. What are some of these non-standard things and how can Idoc script be used in a more optimal way?

Scope

Idoc script is a custom scripting language specifically developed for the Content Server. Over the years, hundreds of components have been written using Idoc script and many issues repeatedly come up. This document tries to help address this by going over some of the standard questions and problems.

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In this Document

Why is Content Server not Using a Different Scripting Language?

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What is the Best Way to Test Against Environment Variables?

What is the Best Way to Test for String Equality?

When Should You Use the Idoc Script Function formatDateDatabase?

What is the Primary Advantage of Using the Idoc Script Result Set Looping Syntax?

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