CF
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Shorter version for [FM.CF](FMCF.md).

| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [FM](component_FM.md) [Dictionary](component_Dictionary.md) | [14.1](newinversion141.md) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |

MBS( "CF"; Name { ; Parameters... } ) 

**MBS**( **"CF";** /\* Shorter version for FM.CF. \*/  
**$Name**; /\* The name of the function.e.g. "test" \*/   
**$Parameters...**) /\* Optional; Value to pass as parameter. \*/ 

### Parameters

| Parameter | Description | Example | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | The name of the function. | "test" |  |
| Parameters... | Value to pass as parameter. |  | Optional |

### Result

Returns result or error.

### Description

Shorter version for [FM.CF](FMCF.md).  
Expects dictionary to be named CF with custom functions.  
  
This function takes variable number of parameters. Pass as much parameters as needed separated by the semicolon in FileMaker.  
Please repeat Parameters parameter as often as you need.  
### Examples

Call Concat function with two parameters:

 MBS ( "CF"; "Concat"; "Hello"; "World")  
### See also

- [FM.CF](FMCF.md)

### Release notes

- **Version 14.1**
    - Added [CF](https://www.mbsplugins.eu/CF.shtml) function as a shortcut for [FM.CF](https://www.mbsplugins.eu/FMCF.shtml) function, which assumes you store custom functions in a dictionary named CF.

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This function checks for a license.

Created 10th February 2024 , last changed 15th February 2024

  
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[HTML Version](CF.shtml)