Get(LayoutViewState)
Purpose 
Returns a number indicating the currently active database file view.
Format 
Get(LayoutViewState)
Parameters 
None
Data type returned 
number
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
Returns:
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0 (zero) if the database file is in Form View
 •
1 if the database file is in List View
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2 if the database file is in Table View
If there are multiple windows open in the current database file, each window can have its own layout view state value, but results are returned for only the foreground window.
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Related topics 
Functions reference (category list)
Functions reference (alphabetical list)
About formulas
About functions
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