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.
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