Get(Device)
Purpose
Returns a number representing the type of computer or mobile device running the FileMaker product.
Format
Get(Device)
Parameters
None
Data type returned
number
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 13.0
Description
This function returns a number indicating the type of computer or mobile device currently running FileMaker Pro or FileMaker WebDirect, or the type of iOS device currently running FileMaker Go.
Returns:
•0 for an unknown device
•1 for a Mac
•2 for a computer running Windows
•3 for iPad
•4 for iPhone or iPod touch
•5 for Android
Examples
Returns 2 if FileMaker Pro or FileMaker WebDirect is currently running on a computer with Windows.
Returns 3 if FileMaker Go or FileMaker WebDirect is currently running on iPad.
For an example script, see
AVPlayer Play script step.
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