The WMLBrowser Library

As you’ve seen from the examples in this chapter, the WMLBrowser Library contains several functions used to command how WML and WMLScript files work together when processed by the browser.

Because not all WAP devices use the same browsers, sometimes a particular browser might not be capable of interpreting these functions. In this case, the WMLScript is ignored. Table 12.6 displays the functions of the WMLBrowser Library.

Table 12.6. The Built-In Functions of the WMLBrowser Library
Function Syntax Argument Description Example
getCurrentCard
WMLBrowser. 
getCurrentCard() 
No argument is specified. Retrieves the URL of the current card in the browser.
WMLBrowser. 
getCurrentCard(); 
getVar
WMLBrowser.getVar 
(string)  ...

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