Checks a document for the existence of a field.

Syntax

@IsAvailable( fieldName )

Parameters

fieldName

Field. The name of a field. Do not treat the name as text. Enter the exact name of the field and do not enclose it in quotes.

flag

Boolean
• 1 (True) indicates that the field is contained in the document
• 0 (False) indicates that the field is not contained in the document

Use @IsAvailable to provide a default value for documents created with forms that do not include a field name.

This function can be used with select and column formulas using Summary fields only. Non-Summary fields are not available.

For information on creating a field in an existing document if it does not exist, see the FIELD keyword.

Language cross-reference

HasItem method of LotusScript NotesDocument class

hasItem method of Java Document class

Example
See Also

Accessing the current document in the formula language
Form fields
Examples: Writing formulas that evaluate to a result
"Replica/Parent comparison script" code example from the Sandbox on the Lotus Developer Domain
"Creating a calendar view in Lotus Notes" on the Lotus Developer Domain
"Creating a recycling bin for your Notes applications" on the Lotus Developer Domain

Glossary