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Get(ScreenDepth)
Purpose 
Returns the number of bits needed to represent the color or shade of gray of a pixel on the main screen.
Format 
Get(ScreenDepth)
Parameters 
None
Data type returned 
number
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
A value of 8 represents 256 (equal to 28) colors or shades of gray.
Notes
In FileMaker WebDirect, this function is not supported and returns 32.
Examples 
Returns 32 on a display showing millions (232) of colors.
Returns 16 on a display showing thousands (216) of colors.
Returns 4 on a VGA display.
Returns 1 on a black-and-white display.
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