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Get(RecordID)
Purpose 
Returns the unique ID number of the current record.
Format 
Get(RecordID)
Parameters 
None
Data type returned 
number
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
The number returned is a decimal value (an integer) generated by FileMaker Pro when the record is created. It does not change.
Notes
If the current calculation is stored and you specify its context, this function will be evaluated based on that context; otherwise, it will be evaluated based on the context of the current window.
Get(RecordID)may not return a consistent value for records in ODBC data sources.
Examples 
Returns a unique ID for the current record.
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