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--- syntax:functions:ifempty [2021/08/16 02:55] – craigt
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 =====Description=====
 This function returns the result of //expression2// if the result of //expression1// is empty.  Otherwise, it returns the result of //expression1//.
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+=====Use cases=====
+This function can be used as an error handler in cases where an expression could potentially return an empty value.  In such a case, the return value from //expression2// acts as a "safety net" so the process can continue.
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