Functions Reference

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Get functions 81
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.
See FileMaker Pro Help for information about running scripts in client/server and
peer-to-peer environments.
Example
Returns 14.156.13.121 when the current database is being hosted.
Get(HostName)
Format
Get(HostName)
Parameter
None
Data type returned
text
Description
Returns the registered name of the computer that is hosting the database file.
On the computer that is hosting the database file:
Windows XP: Choose Start menu > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > System > and then click the Computer Name tab. Full computer
name displays the current registered name.
Windows Vista: Choose Start menu > Control Panel > System and Maintenance >
System. Full computer name displays the current registered name.
Mac OS: In the Sharing System Preference, Computer Name displays the current
registered name.
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.
See FileMaker Pro Help for information about running scripts
in client/server and
peer-to-peer environments.
Example
Returns Fred Jones when Fred Jones is the registered name of the host computer in use.