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Get(SystemDrive)

Returns the drive letter (Windows) or volume name (macOS) where the running operating system is located.

Format

Get ( SystemDrive )

Parameters

None

Data type returned

text

Originated in

FileMaker Pro 8.0

Notes

•This function is supported only in FileMaker Pro Advanced and runtime solutions. In other FileMaker products, it's not supported and returns an empty string.

Example 1

Returns /C:/ in Windows when the operating system is on the C: drive.

Returns /DriveName/ in macOS when the operating system is on a volume named DriveName.