getitem, igetitem

Synopsis:
$getitem(<array> <item#>)
$igetitem(<array> <item#>)

Technical:
These functions are used to fetch data held in the given array. The $getitem( ) function retrieves data based on its item number in the array (counting from zero, the order in which the data was entered). The $igetitem( ) function retrieves it based on its index number (counting from zero, in a sorted order). These functions only affect arrays created with $setitem( ).

Practical:
These functions are used to get an item in an array. The applications for these function should be obvious. The $igetitem( ) function, in particular, is useful for showing an array's contents in alphabetical order.

Returns:
array item data, or empty string if array or item is not found

See Also:
Arrays
indextoitem
itemtoindex
setitem

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