Get(TriggerExternalEvent)
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 version
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 ; Exit after last: Off]
AVPlayer Play [Object Name: "Player"]
Else If [Get(TriggerExternalEvent) = 5 ]
Go to Record/Request/Page [Previous ; Exit after last: Off]
AVPlayer Play [Object Name: "Player"]
End If