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GetGlobalAttribute()

Retrieves attribute values from the plug-in, applet, or from a specific ArcotID PKI. Not all ArcotID PKI attributes can be retrieved by using this API.

Syntax

string GetGlobalAttribute(attributeName)

Parameters

The following are the parameters of this method:

Returns

If successful, then it returns the Arcot card attribute you requested.

Discussion

Attributes allow you to set information that will persist in the plug-in till the browser session is closed. You can create your own attributes by using SetAttribute() or you can use special pre-defined attributes to obtain specific information about Arcot wallets and cards. Pre-defined attributes include:

Example

var arcotClient = new ArcotClient();
var i = 0;
var walletname;

// Get the number of wallets
var walletcount = arcotClient.GetGlobalAttribute("walletn.count");

// Print out the names of all the wallets
for (i = 0; i < walletcount; i++)
{
    walletname = arcotClient.GetGlobalAttribute("walletn:" + i +  ":name");
    document.write("<P>" + walletname + "</P>");
}