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$$OREF^DILF(): Root Converter (Closed to Open Format) 

Reference Type Category ICR #
Supported Database Server (DBS) 2054
Description

The $$OREF^DILF extrinsic function converts a closed root to an open root. It converts an ending close parenthesis to a comma.

Format
$$OREF^DILF(closed_root)
Input Parameter
closed_root

(Required) A closed root, which is a global root ending in a close parenthesis.

Example

Figure 190: $$OREF^DILF API—Example: Input and Output

    >W $$OREF^DILF("^DIZ(999000)") <Enter>
    ^DIZ(999000,

 


Reviewed/Updated: May 2026