$alias.lookup
Get the entity of the Alias record.
Note: $alias.lookup method is available in the Advanced and upper Editions only.
Syntax:
$alias.lookup( alias_name ) $alias.lookup( alias_name, group_id ) $alias.lookup( alias_name, group_id, default_value )
Parameters:
alias_name – the alias name
group_id – the group ID
default_value – the value returned when the entry does not exist (since 3.12.1.0 or later)
Returns:
the entity of the Alias record.
Version Since:
2
Where the function can be used:
- Preliminary rules
- Regular rules
Example:
$alias.lookup( "bob" ) = (.+) Get the Entity of the Alias "bob"