Reference > Functions reference > Get functions > Get(RecordID)

Get(RecordID)

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 Advanced 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.

Example 1

Returns a unique ID for the current record.