# MkNodeID

Creates an item type value

### Synopsis

`int32 MkNodeID( uint8 a , uint8 b )`

### Description

This macro creates an item type value, a 32-bit value that specifies an item type and the folio in which the item type is defined. This value is required by other procedures that deal with items, such as `CreateItem()` and `FindItem()`.

### Arguments

a
  The item number of the folio in which the item type of the item is defined. For a list of folio item numbers, see the "Portfolio Items" chapter.

b
  The item type number for the item. For a list of item type numbers, see the "Portfolio Items" chapter.

### Return Value

The macro returns an item type value or an error code (a negative value) if an error occurs.

### Implementation

Macro implemented in nodes.h V20.

### Associated Files

nodes.h
  ANSI C Macro definition

### See Also

``CreateItem`(), FindItem(), FindNamedItem(), FindVersionedItem()`

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