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TrFile_Version |
Use this function to see which version of the plug-in is loaded.
Note: This function is also used to register the plug-in.
Syntax
TrFile_Version ( switches )
Parameters
| switches | determine the behavior of the function |
Switches
switches can be one of this:
| -GetVersionString | the version string is returned (default) |
| -GetVersionNumber | returns the version number of the plug-in |
| -ShowFlashDialog | shows the Flash Dialog of the plug-in (returns 0) |
| -GetPluginInstallPath | returns the path where the plug-in is installed |
| -GetRegistrationState | get the registration state of the plug-in: 0 = not registered ; 1 = registered |
| -UnregisterPlugin | sets the registration state of the plug-in to unregistered |
| -GetStartupRegistrationLog | returns a text log of the plug-in’s registration process at startup time of FileMaker |
If you leave the parameter empty the version string is returned.
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 depends on the input parameter. It is either a:
VersionString:
If you asked for the version string it will return for example “Troi File Plug-in 12.0”
VersionNumber:
If you asked for the version number it returns the version number of the plug-in x 1000. For example version 12.0 will return number 12000.
-ShowFlashDialogResult:
This will show the flash dialog and then return the error code 0.
-GetRegistrationState:
returns 0 = the plug-in is not registered ; 1 = the plug-in is registered.
-GetStartupRegistrationLog:
returns a text log of the plug-in’s registration process at startup time of FileMaker.
Originated in
Troi File Plug-in 1.0
Compatibility
FileMaker Pro 17 to FileMaker Pro 21 (2024)
Considerations
IMPORTANT always use this function to determine if the plug-in is loaded. If the plug-in is not loaded use of external functions may result in data loss, as FileMaker will return an empty field to any external function that is not loaded.
Version 15.0 added the switch “-GetStartupRegistrationLog”. This will return a text log of the plug-in’s registration process at startup time of FileMaker Pro. When you have problems registering the plug-in, you can see if the payment certificate was found and if a valid registration code was found.
Example
We assume that a calculation number field cVersion is defined like this:
cVersion = TrFile_VersionThis will evaluate to “Troi File Plug-in <version number>”. For version 12.0 this will be: “Troi File Plug-in 12.0”.
Example 2
TrFile_Version ( "-GetVersionNumber" )will return 12000 for version 12.0
TrFile_Version ( "-GetVersionNumber" )will return 9010 for version 9.0.1
So for example to use a feature introduced with version 9.1 test if the result is equal or greater than 9100.
Used in example file
Version.fmp12
Related function
| TrFile_VersionAutoUpdate |
Related topics
Troi File Plug-in online help (overview)