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Get(RecordNumber)
Purpose 
Returns the number of the current record in the current found set.
Format 
Get(RecordNumber)
Parameters 
None
Data type returned 
number
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
The value returned is determined by the relative place of the record in the found set, and it changes depending on the find criteria and the sort order.
Notes 
To return a value that uniquely and permanently identifies a record in this table, use Get(RecordID).
If you specify the context for the current calculation, this function will be evaluated based on that context; otherwise, it will be evaluated based on the context of the current window.
Examples 
Returns 3 when the current record is the third record in a found set.
For an example script, see Perform Script On Server script step.
Related topics 
Functions reference (category list)
Functions reference (alphabetical list)
About formulas
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Using operators in formulas