object
    The following is a list of functions in the category object
| Function | Description | 
|---|---|
| add_properties | Add the properties of one object to another replacing existing properties by the same name. | 
| apply_object_options | This will return an object with the specified object options applied. | 
| local_object_meta_set_ids | This is used to set the ids in a local mutable object. The ids are used to construct a local path. | 
| object | Converts value to data type object returning object result. | 
| property_delete | Delete a property in an object. | 
| property_delete_by_reference | Delete a property from an object by reference. | 
| property_exists | Return true if the named property exists in an object. | 
| property_get | Return the value of a property of an object. If property is not available, return a default or null value. | 
| property_is_not_null | Return true if the named property exists in an object and is not null. |