JSON, Level: Intermediate, Version: FM 19.5 or later

JSON – Force Standard Notation

Introduction

This is a follow up to a behavior I mentioned last month where FileMaker’s JSON functions can transform a number into scientific notation when you might prefer to have that number remain in standard notation.

Demo file: json-force-standard-notation.zip

Note: demo file uses JSONGetElementType so requires FM 19.5 or later.

The overall functionality of the demo was covered last time. This time we’re going to focus on working around the behavior, followed by some related observations… but first let’s review (recycling some screen shots and text from last month’s article). Continue reading “JSON – Force Standard Notation”