Platform.mobinfo2.finite

Call as

Platform.mobinfo2.finite(self, value)

Record the dependency Platform.mobinfo2.finite, then call it by that name. A namespaced call does not pass self: use a colon call or pass the object yourself.

What it does

Checks that a value is a readable finite number. Returns true, or false with "restricted-value" for a secret value or "invalid-mobinfo2-number" for a non-number, NaN or infinity.

Arguments

Name	Type	What it does
`self`	`RMPlatform`	Rotation Master platform adapter (normally addon.Platform), used for its CanReadValue check.
`value`	`any`	Value to test, such as a unit level or a MobInfo2 count.

Returns

1	`boolean`	True when value is a readable finite number.
2	`string \| nil`	Reason when the result is false.

Editions

Built In helpers are registered on every edition. What differs is the game API they read; where one is missing the helper falls back or returns nil with a reason.

It reads no game API directly.

Secret values (Retail and Forever)

On Retail and Forever the game hands addons secret values. This helper checks what it reads (addon.Platform:CanReadValue) and returns nil with a reason such as restricted-value instead of a secret it cannot compare. Treat nil as unavailable, not as false.

How the addon calls it

Platform.mobinfo2.GetMobInfo2Observation
```
local valid,why=finite(self,level)
```
Platform.mobinfo2.hitCount
```
local valid,why=finite(self,hits)
```

Source

Platform/mobinfo2.lua, line 17. Read only in game; Duplicate makes an editable copy.

Platform.mobinfo2.finite(self, value)

    if not self:CanReadValue(value) then return false,'restricted-value' end
    if type(value)~='number' or value~=value or value>=math.huge or value<=-math.huge then return false,'invalid-mobinfo2-number' end
    return true

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