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Get(LayoutNumber)

Returns the number of the layout (specified in the Manage Layouts dialog box) currently displayed.

Format 

Get(LayoutNumber)

Parameters 

None

Data type returned 

number

Originated in 

FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier

Description 

If there are multiple windows open in the current file, each window can have its own layout number value, but results are returned for only the foreground window.

Notes 

You can use Get(LayoutNumber) as an alternative to the Get(LayoutName) function if there are multiple layouts with the same name.

Example 1 

Returns 3 when the current layout is third in the list of layouts in Manage Layouts.

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