Core Scripting Concepts

General

This article explains the fundamental scripting concepts used when writing scripts in Integrator.

Script Structure

A script typically:

1. Reads values from objects
2. Evaluates conditions
3. Modifies or builds data
4. Returns a result

Variables

Variables store values for reuse:

var itemNumber = article.ItemNum;

Use descriptive variable names to improve readability.

Conditions

Conditions control script logic:

if (article.Revision == null || article.Revision == "") {
    return false;
}

Working with Strings and Numbers

Property values are often returned as strings. Convert when needed:

var quantity = Number(article.GetVaultProperty("Quantity"));

Loops

Loops are used to process collections:

for (var i = 0; i < transaction.Articles.Count; i++) {
    var article = transaction.Articles[i];
}

Functions

Functions help organize logic:

function hasRevision(article) {
    return article.Revision != null && article.Revision != "";
}