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Chapter FiveGeneral Functions (continued)

Get32Word Function

Overview

The Get32Word function retrieves a 32-bit dword or int from a buffer at a specified byte position.

Syntax/Parameters

Syntax

dword = Get32Word ( buffer data, int position, [boolean swap] );

Parameters

data

A buffer as bytes, chars, string or a handle to a Data Object. This is referenced on a byte by byte position to read two bytes that will create the 32-bit word.

position

An int specifying a zero-based position in bytes. This should point to the start of the data for the word. If the position plus the size of the data element is outside of the scope of the buffer, a range error will be returned.

swap

An optional boolean specifying whether or not to swap the incoming data by treating it as big-endian. By default, the data is treated as Intel little-endian (FALSE).

Return Value

Returns a dword comprised of the data read or 0 on failure. Use the GetLastError function to retrieve error information.

Remarks

The Get32Word function allows a script to reach into a buffer, access a specific section of bytes, and read it into an unsigned word. It is up to the programmer to extend the sign as required. Use the GetLastError, IsError or IsNotError function to differentiate between a return value of 0 and an error.

Related Functions

Platform Support

Go13, Go16, GoFiler Complete, GoFiler Corporate, GoFiler, GoFiler Lite, GoXBRL

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