DirectoryWatcher.ChangeCount
----------------------------

Queries the change count.

| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [DirectoryWatcher](component_DirectoryWatcher.md) | [7.1](newinversion71.md) | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | ✅ Yes, on Windows | ❌ No |

MBS( "DirectoryWatcher.ChangeCount"; Watcher ) 

**MBS**( **"DirectoryWatcher.ChangeCount";** /\* Queries the change count. \*/  
**$Watcher**) /\* The watcher reference number. \*/ 

### Parameters

| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Watcher | The watcher reference number. | $watcher |

### Result

Returns number or error.

### Description

Queries the change count.  
We queue the changes in a list and you can query it.  
### See also

- [DirectoryWatcher.TotalChangeCount](DirectoryWatcherTotalChangeCount.md)

### Example Databases

- [Win Only/Directory Watcher](https://www.mbsplugins.eu/MBS-FileMaker-Plugin-Examples/Win%20Only/Directory%20Watcher.shtml#3ScriptAnchor_)

This function checks for a license.

Created 5th March 2017 , last changed 5th March 2017

  
[DirectoryWatcher.AddDirectory](DirectoryWatcherAddDirectory.md) - [DirectoryWatcher.Create](DirectoryWatcherCreate.md)

[HTML Version](DirectoryWatcherChangeCount.shtml)