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Actr_VersionAutoUpdate |
Use this function to see which version of the plug-in is loaded, formatted for FileMaker Server’s AutoUpdate function. Returns 8 digit number to represent an AutoUpdate version.
Syntax
Actr_VersionAutoUpdate
Parameters
| none |
Returned Result
Data type returned
Text
Result
The function returns ? if this plug-in is not loaded. If the plug-in is loaded the result is a version number, it is returned in the format aabbccdd where every letter represents a digit of the level, so versions can be easily compared.
Originated in
Activator Plug-in 2.6.1
Compatibility
FileMaker Pro 18 to 2025
Considerations
The Actr_VersionAutoUpdate function is part of an emerging standard for FileMaker plug-ins of third party vendors of plug-ins. The version number can be easily compared, when using the Autoupdate functionality of FileMaker Server.
Example
For example:
Actr_VersionAutoUpdatereturns 05060100 for version 5.6.1
Actr_VersionAutoUpdatewill return 09050204 for a (possible future) version 9.5.2.4
So for example to use a feature introduced with version 7.0 test if the result is equal to or greater than 07000000.
Used in example file
Version.fmp12
Related function
| Actr_Version |
Related topics
Activator Plug-in online help (overview)