Get(TriggerExternalEvent)
Purpose
In FileMaker Go, returns a number representing the event that activated an OnExternalCommandReceived script trigger.
Format
Get(TriggerExternalEvent)
Parameters
None
Data type returned
number
Originated in
FileMaker Pro 14.0
Description
In FileMaker Go, returns one of the following numbers:
Returned value | External event |
0 | Unknown |
1 | RemotePlayMedia |
2 | RemotePause |
3 | RemoteTogglePlayPause |
4 | RemotePlayNext |
5 | RemotePlayPrevious |
6 | RemoteSeek (begin or end seeking forward or backward) |
7 | RemoteStop |
Example 1
Controls which media file to play based on the event that activated the OnExternalCommandReceived script trigger on the lock screen or an external device.
If [Get(TriggerExternalEvent) = 4 ]
Go to Record/Request/Page [Next]
AVPlayer Play [Object:: "Player"]
Else If [Get(TriggerExternalEvent) = 5 ]
Go to Record/Request/Page [Previous]
AVPlayer Play [Object:: "Player"]
End If
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