Filemaker Pro 8.5 Educational Maintenance T3 TJ083LL/A User Manual
Product codes
TJ083LL/A
86 FileMaker Functions Reference
Parameter
None
Data type returned
text
Description
Returns the
machine for the current database. If the current
database isn’t being hosted, an empty string is returned.
Notes
•
If the current calculation is stored and you specify its
evaluated based on that context; otherwise, it will be evaluated based on the context
of the current window.
of the current window.
•
See FileMaker Pro help for information about running
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
the
.
On the computer that is hosting the database file:
•
•
Windows: Choose
Start
menu >
Control Panels
>
System
, and then click the
Network Identification
tab.
Full computer name
displays the current registered
name. Click
Properties
to rename the computer (you must be logged on as an
administrator to rename the computer).
•
Mac OS: In the Sharing System Preference,
Computer Name
displays the current
registered name.