Get(ScreenScaleFactor)

Purpose

Returns the scale factor of the screen in which the current file is open.

Format

Get(ScreenScaleFactor)

Parameters

None

Data type returned

number

Originated in

FileMaker Pro 13.0.2

Description

In macOS and FileMaker Go, this function returns a scale factor based on the relative pixel density of the screen; for example:

•1 for a device without a Retina display

•2 for a Mac with a Retina display or for iPhone 6

•3 for iPhone 6 Plus

In Windows, this function returns the scale factor specified in Control Panel.

In FileMaker WebDirect, server-side scripts, and Custom Web Publishing, this function returns 1.

Example 1

Get(ScreenScaleFactor) returns 2 on iPad with Retina display.

Example 2

Detects the screen scale factor, then goes to a layout designed for a large scale factor or goes to a standard layout.

If [Get ( ScreenScaleFactor ) = 1.5]
Go to Layout [Invoices Factor 150%]
Else
Go to Layout [Invoices]
End If