getFormat(measureName: String, aggregation: String): FormatObject
[starting from version: 1.4]
Returns the number format of the specified measure or the default format if run without parameters.
Learn more about number formatting.
| Parameter/Type | Description |
|---|---|
|
measureName String |
optional The measure's unique name. Must be used with the aggregation parameter unless the measure is calculated. To get the default format, skip the measureName. |
|
aggregation String |
optional The measure’s aggregation. Must be used with the measureName. If the measure is calculated, skip the aggregation. |
FormatObject, which is the default number format or the number format applied to the specified measure.
1) How to get a precision of the default number format:
let format = flexmonster.getFormat();
alert("Precision: " + format.decimalPlaces);
Try on JSFiddle.
2) How to change a currency symbol for a specific measure:
let format = flexmonster.getFormat("Price", "sum");
format.currencySymbol = "$";
//format.currencySymbol = "£" // pound sterling
//format.currencySymbol = "€" // euro
//format.currencySymbol = "¥" // yen
flexmonster.setFormat(format, "Price", "sum");
flexmonster.refresh();
Open the example on JSFiddle.