Functions Reference

Chapter 7
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Get functions 113
Get(WindowHeight)
Format
Get(WindowHeight)
Parameter
None
Data type returned
number
Description
Returns a number representing the height, in pixels, of the window that the script is acting
on (not necessarily the foreground window). The height of the window is calculated from
the top to bottom outer edges of the window. This position doesn’t include shadows or
other effects applied to windows.
Note See FileMaker Pro Help for information about running scripts in client/server and
peer-to-peer environments.
Example
Get(WindowHeight) returns 300 when the current window’s height is 300 pixels.
Get(WindowLeft)
Format
Get(WindowLeft)
Parameter
None
Data type returned
number
Description
Returns a number representing the horizontal distance, in pixels, of the outer edge of the
window that the script is acting on (not necessarily the foreground window) relative to the
left-most edge of the screen. The origin of the reference coordinate system is at the left-
most corner below the menu bar or toolbar. A negative value indicates the portion of the
left side of the window that is hidden.
Note See FileMaker Pro Help for information about running scripts in client/server and
peer-to-peer environments.