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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.
Example
Reports and Queries
// Open a window with alias
OpenChild("Alias" + GetIdentifier() + " = Form")
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.
Business / GUI classification : Neutral code
Component : wd250obj.dll
See also
Minimum version required
  • Version 9
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