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FSEvents.DeviceID
Queries the DeviceID for a disk.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | FileMaker iOS SDK |
| FSEvents | 6.0 | Yes | No | No | Yes, macOS only | No |
MBS( "FSEvents.DeviceID"; Path ) More
Parameters
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Path | The path to the disk. | "/" |
Result
Returns ID or error.
Description
Queries the DeviceID for a disk.This function requires a native path. Use Path.FileMakerPathToNativePath to convert a FileMaker path to a native path if required. If you like to have the user choose the path, you can use FileDialog functions.
For Server be aware that server has limited permissions and may not be able to access all files on a computer.
Examples
Query ID for root:
MBS( "FSEvents.DeviceID"; "/" )
Query ID for volume Test:
MBS( "FSEvents.DeviceID"; "/Volumes/Test" )
See also
Created 29th November 2015, last changed 12nd August 2017
FSEvents.DeviceBeingWatched - FSEvents.EventCount
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