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Get(Device)

Returns a number representing the type of computer or mobile device running the FileMaker product.

Format

Get ( Device )

Parameters

None

Data type returned

number

Originated in

FileMaker Pro 13.0

Description

This function returns a number indicating the type of computer or mobile device currently running FileMaker Pro Advanced or FileMaker WebDirect, or the type of iOS device currently running FileMaker Go.

Returns:

•0 for an unknown device

•1 for a Mac

•2 for a computer running Windows

•3 for iPad

•4 for iPhone or iPod touch

•5 for Android

Example 1

Returns 2 if FileMaker Pro Advanced or FileMaker WebDirect is currently running on a computer with Windows.

Returns 3 if FileMaker Go or FileMaker WebDirect is currently running on iPad.

For an example script, see AVPlayer Play script step.