GetIdentifier (Function)

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Calculating an identifier

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Calculating an identifier

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GetIdentifier (Function)

In french: DonneIdentifiant

Calculates a unique identifier (integer) for an executable or for a session. This data is not stored: it is lost at the end of the execution of the application or session.

Versions 15 and later

This function is now available for the Android applications.

New in version 15

This function is now available for the Android applications.

Versions 16 and later

This function is now available for the WINDEV applications in Linux.

New in version 16

This function is now available for the WINDEV applications in Linux.

Versions 17 and later

This function is now available for the Windows Phone applications.

New in version 17

This function is now available for the Windows Phone applications.

Versions 18 and later

This function is now available in Windows Store apps mode.

This function is now available in Android Widget mode.

New in version 18

This function is now available in Windows Store apps mode.

This function is now available in Android Widget mode.

This function is now available in Windows Store apps mode.

This function is now available in Android Widget mode.

Versions 21 and later

This function is now available in Universal Windows 10 App mode.

New in version 21

This function is now available in Universal Windows 10 App mode.

Example

// Open a window with alias
OpenChild("Alias" + GetIdentifier() + " = Form")

// Open a page with alias
GUID is int = ConnectionCount() + ...
GetIdentifier() + Now()

Syntax

<Result> = GetIdentifier()

<Result>: Integer

Generated identifier. The first call to GetIdentifier returns 1, the second one returns 2, ...

Remarks

Limits

The generated identifier is an integer, therefore it is limited to 2³¹. The identifier becomes negative if this limit is exceeded.
GetIdentifier must be used in the main thread. It cannot be used in a parallel task.
Versions 22 and later
GetIdentifier can be used in a parallel task.
New in version 22
GetIdentifier can be used in a parallel task.
GetIdentifier can be used in a parallel task.

Versions 15 and later

Calculating an identifier

You also have the ability to get a global identifier (GUID) via GetGUID.

New in version 15

Calculating an identifier

You also have the ability to get a global identifier (GUID) via GetGUID.

Calculating an identifier

You also have the ability to get a global identifier (GUID) via GetGUID.

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