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

This extrinsic function converts the traditional open-root format to the closed-root format used by subscript indirection. It converts an ending comma to a close parenthesis. If the last character is an open parenthesis, the last character is dropped.

Format
$$CREF^DILF(OPEN_ROOT)
Input Parameters
OPEN_ROOT

(Required) An open root which is a global root ending in either an open parenthesis or a comma.

Example
    >W $$CREF^DILF("^DIZ(999000,")
    ^DIZ(999000)

 


Reviewed/Updated: March 10, 2007