Get(TriggerExternalEvent)
In FileMaker Go, returns a number representing the event that activated an OnExternalCommandReceived script trigger.
Format
Get ( TriggerExternalEvent )
Parameters
None
Data type returned
number
Originated in version
14.0
Description
In FileMaker Go, returns one of the following numbers:
| Returned value | External event | 
| 0 | Unknown | 
| 1 | RemotePlayMedia | 
| 2 | RemotePause | 
| 3 | RemoteTogglePlayPause | 
| 4 | RemotePlayNext | 
| 5 | RemotePlayPrevious | 
| 6 | RemoteSeek (begin or end seeking forward or backward) | 
| 7 | RemoteStop | 
Example 1
Controls which media file to play based on the event that activated the OnExternalCommandReceived script trigger on the lock screen or an external device.
If [Get(TriggerExternalEvent) = 4 ]
    Go to Record/Request/Page [Next ; Exit after last: Off]
    AVPlayer Play [Object Name: "Player"]
Else If [Get(TriggerExternalEvent) = 5 ]
    Go to Record/Request/Page [Previous ; Exit after last: Off]
    AVPlayer Play [Object Name: "Player"]
End If