Get(LayoutViewState)

Returns a number representing the currently active file view.

Format 

Parameters 

None

Data type returned 

number

Originated in 

FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier

Description 

Returns:

•0 (zero) if the database file is in Form View

•1 if the database file is in List View

•2 if the database file is in Table View

If there are multiple windows open in the current file, each window can have its own layout view state value, but results are returned for only the foreground window.

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