Reference > Functions reference > Get functions > Get(TriggerExternalEvent)

Get(TriggerExternalEvent)

In FileMaker Go, returns a number representing the event that activated an OnExternalCommandReceived script trigger.

Format

Get ( TriggerExternalEvent )

Parameters

None

Data type returned

number

Originated in

FileMaker Pro 14.0

Description

In FileMaker Go, returns one of the following numbers:

Returned value	External event
0	Unknown
1	RemotePlayMedia
2	RemotePause
3	RemoteTogglePlayPause
4	RemotePlayNext
5	RemotePlayPrevious
6	RemoteSeek (begin or end seeking forward or backward)
7	RemoteStop

Example 1

Controls which media file to play based on the event that activated the OnExternalCommandReceived script trigger on the lock screen or an external device.

If [Get(TriggerExternalEvent) = 4 ]
	Go to Record/Request/Page [Next ; Exit after last: Off]
	AVPlayer Play [Object Name: "Player"]
Else If [Get(TriggerExternalEvent) = 5 ]
	Go to Record/Request/Page [Previous ; Exit after last: Off]
	AVPlayer Play [Object Name: "Player"]
End If