Information noteSTABLE.
This API is reliable and breaking changes are unlikely.
This API is reliable and breaking changes are unlikely.
qlik.getGlobal(config)
Opens a WebSocekt connection to the Qlik associative engine for global methods.
Version history
| Version state | Details |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1.1 |
Parameters
config
Type: Object
Optional.
Additional configuration parameters:
| Name | Type | Descr |
|---|---|---|
| host | String |
Optional. Qlik host. |
| port |
String or integer |
Optional. Port number. |
| prefix | String |
Optional. Qlik virtual proxy. "/" if no proxy. |
| isSecure | Boolean |
Optional. Use SSL. |
| openWithoutData | Boolean |
Optional. Open app without loading data. Introduced in version 1.1. |
| identity | String |
Optional. Unique identity for the session. If omitted, the session will be shared. |
Returns
A global JavaScript object with global methods.
Example
var config = {
host: "myhost.com",
prefix: "/",
port: window.location.port,
isSecure: true
};
var global = qlik.getGlobal(config);
global.getAuthenticatedUser(function(reply){
alert('User:'+reply.qReturn);
});