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SystemInfo.OSVersionString
Returns the Name of the operating system with version.
| Component | Version | macOS | Windows | Linux | Server | iOS SDK | License |
| SystemInfo | 1.5 | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | Free |
MBS( "SystemInfo.OSVersionString" )
Parameters
none
Result
Returns version text.
Description
Returns the Name of the operating system with version.e.g. "macOS 10.5.1"
On macOS Big Sur, this returns 11.x in Apple Silicon application and 10.16 in Intel application.
On macOS Monterey this returns 12.x. For older FileMaker versions, the Intel version may also report 10.16.
Examples
Shows OS Version String:
Show Custom Dialog [MBS( "SystemInfo.OSVersionString" )]
Release notes
- Version 7.5
- Fixed SystemInfo.OSVersionString to report Windows 2016 Server right.
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Created 18th August 2014, last changed 15th August 2021
SystemInfo.OSName - SystemInfo.PhysicalRAM
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