BLANK

BLANK(data_type=None)

Returns a blank value of the specified data type.

This function creates a blank entry in a model or formula. By default, the blank value has type NULL, but a specific data type can be provided. Useful for setting default values or error cases.

Parameters:

data_type (BaseDataType | None) – Optional. The data type of the blank value. Defaults to NULL if not specified.

Return type:

Formula

Returns:

A blank value of the specified data type.

Supported types:

• ANY

Examples

Creating a generic blank:

BLANK()
# Returns a NULL blank. Cannot be directly assigned to fields,
# but can be used in other formulas.

Creating a blank of a specific type:

BLANK(DataType.STRING)
# Returns a blank of type STRING. Can be assigned to a field or named value